# 16th July 1661: Europe’s first banknotes issued by the Swedish bank Stockholms Banco

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Published: 2026-07-16T02:05:40+00:00
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The new banknotes were welcomed because they were lighter, easier to carry, and more convenient for trade. The bank also found that paper currency encouraged greater commercial ...

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