Episode 2 of 2
Bank Founding
- When
- 31 January 1609
- Where
- Amsterdam
The Wisselbank was established on 31 January 1609 as an early bank vouched for by the city of Amsterdam.
The Bank of Amsterdam, also known as the Wisselbank, was established on 31 January 1609. It was an early bank vouched for by the city. At the time, 500 different coins circulated without a good system to determine exchange rates.
Sources
- Bank of Amsterdam Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-28
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