The earliest paper banknotes issued by a government appeared more than 1,000 years ago in China. Since then, the appearance and design of paper currency have evolved with printing technology. Banknotes are typically created to reflect the unique cultural identity of the country where they are issued. Some of the most impressive currencies in circulation today come from small island nations like Aruba and Fiji.
最早由政府發行的紙幣出現在一千多年前的中國。自那時起，紙質貨幣的外觀和設計隨著印刷術的進步而不斷演進。紙幣的設計通常旨在反映發行國的獨特文化認同。如今流通的一些最令人印象深刻的貨幣來自像阿魯巴和斐濟等小型島國。
生活必備字詞：
issue vt. 發行，發佈
appearance n. 外觀
printing n. 印刷（術）
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