Have you ever looked closely at the paper money from different countries? You will see more than numbers and colours. You will discover pictures of rivers, mountains, buildings and famous people. 1 They are like small lessons in culture, history and nature. Paper money isn’t just for spending—it’s also for learning.
Let’s start with China. 2 On the 20 yuan note (纸币), there is the Lijiang River in Guilin, with green mountains rising from calm waters. 3 On the 5 yuan note, you’ll find Mount Tai, one of the most famous mountains in China. A large number of poems were written in praise of it.
4 Switzerland’s notes include mountains, rivers, and even wind patterns (图案)! Canada’s have snowy landscapes and maple (枫树) leaves.
These days, many people use phones or cards as a way to pay. 5 But paper money still has its value—not only in money, but in meaning. You can hold it, look at it, and learn from it. It can be a tiny museum in your pocket.
So next time you hold your paper money, take a second look.
A．It’s fast and easy.
B．It’s a lesson worth learning.
C．Other countries do this too, in their own way.
D．It’s so beautiful that artists have painted it for centuries.
E．The Chinese yuan is a perfect mix of nature and tradition.
F．These pictures often show what each country finds important,
G．Today’s coins and paper money are nothing like early money.