Paper money was a revolutionary invention in human history.

Evidence

The whole modern banking system of paper and credit is built on this one simple act of faith. Paper money is truly one of the revolutionary inventions of human history. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1112

Categorization

• corroborated: 2 independent passages support this claim — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 1112
• XREF: connects to: The introduction of coinage enabled new forms of trade and trust in economic systems. — Neil MacGregor, A History of the World in 100 Objects, 426