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There were many forms of currency before Coins and Paper Money came about.
Barter was the first form of trade and is still used commonly today. Barter is the trading of items such as cattle or crops. For example: If you wanted 5kg of apples you would trade 5kg of Bananas. Get it?
Cowrie shells, used in ancient china as a type of currency, became so important that the Chinese word for money had the word for Cowrie in it as well.
There are also many others you can search up such as metal money, shekels, wampum and the leather banknotes.
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WHO invented currency?
Well in the early 1800's 1812 to be exact Fredrick van Currency said we should have our own form of money. Well in the early 1800's 1812 to be exact Fredrick van Currency said we should have our own form of money.
What were two early forms of writing and where did they develop?
The cuneiform - Sumer. The hieroglyphic writing - Ancient Egypt.
Highest currency in the world?
In according to my opinion our own currency is highest currency......
What is the currency of Guadeloupe?
the currency is the franc
What is the national currency of Ukraine?
the currency is euro
Why was early American currency a mixture of forms of money?
why was early American currency a mixture of forms of money
What was the Aztecs' currency?
Cocoa and gold were the main forms of currency in Aztlan (Aztec's country).
What are three forms of exchange?
Trade Barter and currency
Where can one exchange or order various forms of foreign currency?
One can exchange or order various forms of foreign currency at an airport, at some ATM's, and in banks. For certain currencies, you may need to order it in advance.
How are currency conversions done?
Trading of foreign monies are being done continually. Currency conversions are done by exchanging two different forms of money. One value of currency is traded for the current value of the other currency.
What are the early forms of money?
Early forms of money included coins. The coins were made from metals available in those ages.
What two types of money were used in early societies?
In early societies, barter systems were common where goods and services were exchanged directly without a standardized currency. As societies evolved, commodities like grain, shells, and precious metals such as silver and gold were used as forms of money for trade.
What are the forms of money before paper was chosen?
Coins were a major form of currency before paper was used. Gold was a big form of currency.
Which document allowed the states to develop their own forms of currency?
Articles of Confederation
WHO invented currency?
Well in the early 1800's 1812 to be exact Fredrick van Currency said we should have our own form of money. Well in the early 1800's 1812 to be exact Fredrick van Currency said we should have our own form of money.
What is US Continental?
It is a reference to the early US currency called the Continental Dollar.
Which type of currency was used in the US during its early years?
Greenbacks <3 :-)
