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The article discusses the invention of paper money which was a substitute for coins that turned into a means for globalization. Topics include a historical overview of the use of banknotes in China during the Tang Dynasty from A.D. 618-907, their use during the copper shortage during China’s Song Dynasty, and how explorer Marco Polo’s visit to the Mongol Empire in the 1200s aided the circulation of paper currency which altered the global balance of power.

The article discusses a ten dollar United States currency note issued in 1901 to commemorate the centennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. It notes that the bill, called the "bison note" or the "buffalo bill," featured a bison named Pablo as well as explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark and was sketched by artist Charles R. Knight and engraved by artist Marcus S. Baldwin. The author comments on currency design in relation to American national identity. She also examines American interest in the idea of the "Wild West" and reflects on anxiety concerning the closure of the West as a frontier.

The article looks at the evolution of counterfeit money, and the historical exhibition "Funny Money" at the public gallery of the American Numismatic Society at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. It describes the lack in uniformity of early U.S. paper money, the founding of the U.S. Secret Service, using photography to document counterfeit bills, and the skills and artistry involved in creating money.

The article reports on the history of money in the U.S. It mentions the use of bank notes as a form of private currency, the issue of counterfeiting money, and the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies to get around government control of the creation of money.

Presents information about the history of paper money, in light of the introduction of euro notes and coins on January 1, 2002. Prediction that the release of the money will cause problems such as long lines, confusion, exploitation of consumers, and forgery; Ways the European Central Bank will protect against forgery; Idea that forgery is become easier through technology.

The article discusses the history of the Bank of Montreal and the bank's influence on Canada's financial and economic history. It looks at how the Bank of Montreal was the first to introduce paper banknotes in Canada in 1817 and how it changed the country's financial system. Particular attention is also given to Edwin Henry King, who became president of the bank in 1869 and was known for his contributions to the business aspects of banking.

Takes a look at the history of the invention of paper currency. John Palmstruch and the founding of the Stockholm Banco that issued bank notes in Sweden; Methods used to verify validity of the currency; Failure of the bank notes that become overvalued and the fate of Palmstruch; John Law and his patronage from the Banque Royale in France; The issue of credibility of paper currency; History of the growing use of paper to avoid metal as currency; Inflation.

Presents a letter to the editor of the July 1991 issue of 'American Heritage.' Comments on an article about the history of banking; Disagreement over who the first country was to issue paper money.