History of Canadian currencies
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History of Canadian currencies
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The history of Canadian currencies began with Indigenous peoples in Canada prior to European contact, when they used items such as wampum and furs for trading purposes. The Indigenous peoples continued to use those items as currency when trade with Europeans began. During the period of French colonization, coins were introduced, as well as one of the first examples of paper currency by a western government. During the period of British colonization, additional coinage was introduced, as well as
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Canadian_currencies
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2006-03-07T02:35:21Z
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2024-08-30T10:38:16Z
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