In 1935, the Central Government enacted currency reforms to limit currency issuance to four major government controlled banks: the Bank of China, Central Bank of China, Bank of Communications and later the Farmers Bank of China.
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Cowry shells are definitely believed to be the earliest form of currency used in Central China, about 3000 to 4500 years ago.
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