Collector:Taiwan Depository & Clearing Corporation (TDCC)
Exhibit Info
The first stock in the world was issued in 17th century by the Vereenigde Oostindishe Compagnie (V.O.C.). V.O.C. was established at the age of uncharted water in the 17th century in Europe. It dedicated trades between Netherland and Asia. The booming marine transit of Netherland not only brought huge profits but also introduced higher risks. Thus, there were desperate needs for risk diversification. In1606, based in Amsterdam, the V.O.C. issued 6500000 Dutch gulden worth certificates. It possessed major features of shareholding companies today. Its operations influenced later generations greatly.
Size
21.5×30.5cm
Year
1606
Material
paper
Category
Stocks