Maastricht International Fair - Banknotes and their historical background

Banknotes and their historical background

The origins of paper money were in China. We do not know a great deal about them, but we do know paper money substitutes go back B.C.
Maastricht International Fair - Norway was another country with very early issues

Norway was another country with very early issues

Norway was another country with very early issues, the first being 1695, just one year after the Bank of England issued notes.
Maastricht International Fair - LOUIS D'OR COINS

LOUIS D'OR COINS

The Louis d'or (a gold coin) replaced the franc which had been in circulation (in theory) since John II of France.
Maastricht International Fair - Ancient Greek Coins

Ancient Greek Coins

The Ancient Greeks were among the first people in the world to use a coinage system starting in the 7th century BC.
Maastricht International Fair - The first edition

The first edition of MIF

The first edition of #MIF2017 will attract a large international amount of exhibitioners and dealers from all over the world.
Great diversity in banknotes at MIF 2017

Great diversity in banknotes at MIF 2017

At the MIF 2017 many international banknotedealers will be present, to show, buy and sell all sorts of worldbanknotes.