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Coins and paper bills used as money are called currency.
The word for currency that encompasses both coins and paper money is "cash."
Egypt uses both paper currency as well as metal coins as money.
It was first added to coins in 1864, and to paper currency in 1957.
A numismatist collects currency (coins and paper money).
In the 600's there were paper currency in China and by 960 the Song Dynasty issued the first currency notes. And metal coins was before the paper currency came into existence.
The paper currency that could be exchanged for gold and silver coins were known as Bills of Credit.
Coins were a major form of currency before paper was used. Gold was a big form of currency.
The U.S. Mint produces coins not paper currency.
Currency is something people are willing to accept in exchange for goods or services. Dollar bills and coins are example of currency. Most people will not accept notebook paper in exchange for providing a good or service, and thus it is not considered currency.
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No. It is the study or collection of currency, including banknotes and coins.