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    After regretting the problems caused by his invention of dynamite, Alfred Nobel established the prestigious Nobel Prize award for those who have contributed the greatest benefit to mankind.

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On 3rd February, 1690, Paper currency was first issued in what would later become the United States... Read more »

On 1st January, 1772, The very first traveller’s cheque was issued... Read more »

On 23rd March, 1836, The U.S. Mint began using a steam-powered coin press to produce coins.... Read more »

On 18th March, 1850, The American Express Company was founded... Read more »

On 26th January, 1988, Australia released the first polymer bank note into circulation... Read more »


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