Paper money is like a lightweight version of coins. Imagine instead of carrying a whole bag of coins, you just carry a little piece of paper that says how much it’s worth. People started using paper money because it was easier to carry and use in trade.
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- You carry a piece of paper instead of a heavy bag of coins.
- A merchant gives you a note saying 'I owe you five dollars.'
- You trade the note for bread at the market.
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See also
- How Did Money Change Over Time?
- How Did the Idea of ‘Money’ Spread Across Cultures?
- How Did the Idea of ‘Money’ Change Over Time?
- How Did ‘Money’ Become a Global Standard?
- How Did ‘Coins’ Become a Common Form of Money?
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