Happy Banker's Month

Historical Facts

1. The first Malaysian coin and currency note was issued by Central Bank of Malaysia on 12 June 1967.
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2. The first modern bank was founded in Italy in Genoa in 1406; its name was Banco di San Giorgio (Bank of St George).
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3. The name bank derives from the Italian word banco "desk/bench", used during the Renaissance by Florentine bankers who used to make their transactions on a desk covered by a green tablecloth.
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4. Monte dei Paschi di Siena 1472 - presently, the oldest surviving bank in the world. Founded in 1472 by the Magistrate of the city state of Siena, Italy.
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5. The concept of banking was introduced in the 18th century BC. In Babylon at the time of Hammurabi, there were records of loans made by the priests of the temple.
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6. Famous bankers or famous people that have contributed to the banking industry:

1. Alexander Hamilton ( January 11, 1755 or 1757 - July 12, 1804 )
2. Franklin Delano Roosevelt ( January 30, 1882 - April 12, 1945 )
3. John Pierpont Morgan ( April 17, 1837 - March 31, 1913 )

Interesting Facts

1. The gemstone Morganite was named in John Pierpont Morgan's (JP Morgan: April 17, 1837 - March 31, 1913) honour. He was an American banker who dominated corporate finance and industrial consolidation during his time.
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2. Which colonial government issued its currency in our country, Malaysia?
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P/S-This is email i got from jobstreet.Banker's month?never heard before.Are bankers should celebrate in this month?Certainly not now because many banks are hit by financial turmoil that created by themselves.Should bank be bailed out? i like the slogan "bailout people not bank!!"