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Where did world's first paper money appear?

July 23, 2007 11:14 IST

Money

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1. What is a coin with a minting error called?
a) FIDO
b) VAM
c) Apiked head

2. What is the study of coins called?
a) Philately
b) Numismatics
c) Psephology

3. In which country did the world's first paper money appear?
a) China
b) The Netherlands
c) Canada

4. Which of these currencies signify a weight in grains?
a) Euro
b) Koku
c) Drachma

5. Which is India's oldest mint?
a) The Bombay mint
b) The Calcutta mint
c) The Hyderabd mint

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