Paper money was first issued in the United States on March 10, 1862, and became legal tender by an act of Congress seven days later. Today, collecting paper money from around the world (also known as banknotes) is gaining in popularity. With a little imagination, a foreign banknote in your hand can take you on an flight of fancy around the world. Fasten your seat belts, here we go.
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