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I have to wonder if the same happened when we figured out the printing press, minting gold/silver, etc... If you'll remember in the early American Colonies, [e

by tibbon 13y ago

I have to wonder if the same happened when we figured out the printing press, minting gold/silver, etc... If you'll remember in the early American Colonies, [every colony had its own currency](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_American_currency http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Early_American_currency).

davidryal 13y ago
actually, the history of money is far more pluralistic and interesting than even colonial money. regional currencies built this country until consolidated via central bank in the name of stability.