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title: Song Paper Money
author: Unknown Photographer
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/22229/song-paper-money/
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updated: 2026-10-02
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# Song Paper Money
_Authored by Unknown Photographer_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/22229.jpg)
## Image Caption
An example of paper money used in [Song Dynasty](https://www.worldhistory.org/Song_Dynasty/) [China](https://www.worldhistory.org/china/) (960-1279).
From *Ancient Chinese Cash Notes - The World's First Paper Money* by John E. Sandrock.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Photographer, U. (2026, October 02). Song Paper Money. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Photographer, Unknown. "Song Paper Money." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 02, 2026. .
### MLA
Photographer, Unknown. "Song Paper Money." *World History Encyclopedia*, 02 Oct 2026, .
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