Rabu, 25 April 2012

What To Learn About Banknotes

By Melody Lyons


Banknotes are simply the paper money or bills you need and use everyday. People need these for various transactions such as purchasing commodities and other items. This is one instrument which is used for different negotiations that many tend to overlook.

These are believed to be developed for the first time in China wherein merchants and wholesalers used these for their trades and similar purposes of exchange. They preferred to use this over copper coins when doing their commercial transactions. This was later on adopted by other countries.

As for the issuance of these bills, the responsibility is given to a central bank. The production of money needs to be controlled and monitored. There are also some countries that allow private financial institutions to issue or produce money. Different countries may have different regulations.

As for the material used for manufacturing these, cotton paper is commonly used. At times, it may be mixed with linen, abaca and other textile fibers. The kind of paper used is no ordinary paper. This can resist wear and tear with an average life of two years.

Despite the paper quality, this would eventually wear out compared to coins. Those which are in poor condition may lose their economic value and would have to be replaced. They can also be forged with the use of computer scanners and advanced tools today.

As for their advantage, these are great alternatives to coins. Bills are light and easy to fold which make them convenient to bring unlike coins which are made of metal. Many people find it inconvenient to bring coins because they are heavy.

Another advantage of banknotes is that they cost cheaper when transported. Paper is light compared to coins which makes transport easier. Larger denominations are also obviously issued. Coins weigh heavier which is why transport tend to be expensive for this denomination.




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