Why Do We Still Use ‘Coins’ in Modern Money Systems?

Imagine you're at a store and the only way to pay is with small metal discs. That's what coins are like! They've been around for a long time, and even though we now use cards and phones to pay, coins still work really well in some situations. Coins are hard to break or lose, and they’re perfect when you need just a little bit of money. Plus, they don’t need batteries or internet!

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  1. You give a coin to buy a candy from a vending machine.
  2. Your mom uses a coin to pay for your bus fare every day.
  3. You have a piggy bank full of coins that you saved up for a new toy.

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