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In China

1.Early Forms of Exchange (2100 BC - 771 BC)

Cowrie shells were among the first and most widespread, due to their rarity, durability, and ease of transportation.

2.The First Metal Coins (770 BC - 221 BC)

These were often in the shape of tools, such as shovel coins and knife coins.

3.The Unification of Coins (221 BC - 206 BC)

ban liang: round bronze coin with a square hole in the center

4.The Development of Bronze Coins (206 BC - 907 AD)

wu zhu

5.The Emergence of Paper Money (960 - 1279 AD)

6.The Yuan Dynasty and the Dominion of Paper Money (1271 - 1368 AD)

7.The Ming and Qing Dynasties (1368 - 1912 AD)

Silver is dominant. Towards the end of the dynasty, modern bronze and silver coins, influenced by the West, were also introduced.

8. The 20th Century and Modern Currency

After the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the Renminbi (RMB), also known as the yuan (¥), was established, which remains the official currency of China to this day.