How Did Money Change Over Time?

Money used to be really different! Long ago, people traded things like shells or animals. Then they started using coins made from metal. Now we use paper money and even apps on our phones. Money has changed a lot over time!

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A fisherman traded his fish for bread.
People used gold coins to buy horses.
You can now pay with a phone at the store.

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