And in those bygone days, children, money actually earned interest which was a major reason to consider means of deferring gain.

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The first fractional reserve lenders (typically the goldsmiths of bygone days) were those who issued receipts for storage of gold on behalf of others in the community, and who made a side business of lending.

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