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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has printed bank notes for the first time with two female signatures?
A
USA
B
Japan
C
UK
D
Ukraine
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The U.S. The Treasury (United States of America’s Finance Ministry) has printed the first US banknotes (currency notes) with two women’s signatures.

Detailed explanation-2: -The signatures of U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and U.S. Treasurer Lynn Malerba will appear on bills set for delivery to the U.S. Federal Reserve this month and will be in circulation starting in early 2023, according to the Treasury Department.

Detailed explanation-3: -The U.S. dollar will feature its first ever signature by a woman, Janet Yellen.

Detailed explanation-4: -The first banknotes were issued in China during the 12th century AD. The invention of coins dates back to around 660 BC.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first historical woman to feature on one of our notes was Florence Nightingale (1820-1910). She is known as the founder of modern nursing. Nightingale appeared on the £10 note between 1975 and 1992. Nightingale became famous for her treatment of wounded troops during the Crimean War (1853-1856).

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