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zondag, januari 03, 2010
 
Historic Amsterdam financial centre revisited

new exhibition at Amsterdam’s City Archives chronicles its tumultuous history as one of the world's main financial centres.

A handwritten document banning the sale of stock not yet in one’s possession is currently on display at the Amsterdam City Archives. The document dates back to 1610, a mere decade after the first share of stock ever was issued in Amsterdam.

Read more | NRC- Handelsblad

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