The rise of the renminbi as international currency: Historical precedents

The rise of the renminbi as international currency: Historical precedents: Jeffrey Frankel, 10 October 2011

Over the last few years, use of China’s currency for international trade has been growing steadily. Some argue this is the start of a journey that will see the renminbi displace the dollar and become the international reserve currency within a decade. This column asks whether such prophecies are realistic by looking at how other international currencies established themselves.

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