# Assignat — WHE Definition Discussion (1-20940) **URL:** \ **Category:** WHE Articles\ **Created:** [July 22, 2022, 9:22am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/assignat-whe-definition-discussion-1-20940/17989 "2022-07-22T09:22:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
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The assignat was a paper bill issued by France between 1789 and 1796, during the French Revolution (1789-1799). First issued in the form of bonds, the assignat was meant to stimulate France's economy as a quick means to pay off national debt. Yet, assignats soon devolved into a paper currency, the mass production of which led to inflation and depreciation. * * * _This is a companion discussion topic for the original definition at [https://www.worldhistory.org/Assignat/](https://www.worldhistory.org/Assignat/)._ * * * **Join the Conversation** - What did you think about this definition? - If you've studied this topic, what would you add for other readers? - Have you come across a different take on this topic? Is there anything you'd like to ask about this definition? Ask away — and if you spot something that should be covered, that's useful to know too. ---
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