• Time Travellers: Conversations with the Past" takes us back to 17th-century Sweden to meet Johan Palmstruch, the father of paper money in Europe.

  • Aug 18 2023
  • Length: 9 mins
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Time Travellers: Conversations with the Past" takes us back to 17th-century Sweden to meet Johan Palmstruch, the father of paper money in Europe.

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  • In a fascinating episode of "Time Travellers: Conversations with the Past," listeners are taken back to 17th-century Sweden to meet Johan Palmstruch, the man who introduced the concept of paper money in Europe. Despite facing adversity, including a banking crash and imprisonment, Palmstruch's innovative idea revolutionized the banking system and laid the groundwork for modern banking. His story serves as a valuable lesson in innovation, responsibility, and the importance of learning from our mistakes.

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