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This research aims to examine the monetary systems during the Jin and Yuan dynasties, focusing on the coexistence of silver and paper currency.

March 14, 2026Open Access

A Brief Discussion on the Balance of Power Between Silver and Paper Currency During the Jin and Yuan Dynasties

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This research aims to examine the monetary systems during the Jin and Yuan dynasties, focusing on the coexistence of silver and paper currency.
Historical review of fiscal systems pre and during the Jin and Yuan dynasties.
Analysis of the economic implications of silver and paper currency use.
Examination of academic literature on monetary coexistence.
Discussion of the evolution and significance of these currency types.
The coexistence of silver and paper currency emerged as a significant aspect of the economy during the Jin and Yuan dynasties.
The Song Dynasty's monetary system played a crucial role in shaping the currency dynamics of Jin and Yuan.
Insights into the historical impact of monetary coexistence highlight its critical role in economic development.

Abstract

The economy of the Song Dynasty has always been a focal point of fiscal history research, and it inherited and influenced the monetary systems of the Tang and Yuan Dynasties. The "coexistence of silver and paper currency" system during the Jin and Yuan dynasties was a product influenced by the Song Dynasty's monetary system. Studying its potential role in promoting the development of the history of the Song, Liao, Jin, and Yuan dynasties is of great significance. This paper will be divided into four parts: 1. Review of history and academic history; 2. Manifestation of the "coexistence of silver and paper currency" during the Jin and Yuan dynasties; 3. Evolution and origins of the "coexistence of silver and paper currency"; 4. Core connotation and crisis of the "coexistence of silver and paper currency".

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