Make a Comment • Email Link • Send Letter to Editor IPFS News Link • Economy - Economics USA THE SECOND GREATEST STORY EVER TOLD 6-6-2007 Fable has it that paper currency came into being as warehouse receipts issued by the goldsmith against gold left on deposit for safe-keeping. The owners found that they could make purchases with these warehouse receipts as easily as with gold coins. Watch Streaming Broadcast Live: LRN.fm Watch live shows and archives TV Live Chat Telegram Share this page with your friends on your favorite social network: