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Evolution of Money: From Barter to Digital



Evolution of Money: From Barter to Digital

 Here are featuring the evolution of money, with details on each stage 


Barter system


* Description: The original form of exchange, where goods and services are directly traded for one another.

* Example: Two cavemen exchange a flint tool for a piece of meat.


Commodity money


* Description: A valuable commodity that is used as a medium of exchange, such as gold, silver, or livestock.

* Example: A bustling marketplace filled with people from all walks of life, bartering goods and services using various commodities like salt, livestock, and grains.


Metallic coins


* Description: Standardized pieces of metal that are minted and used as currency.

* Example: A group of people standing in line at a bank, exchanging gold coins for paper money.


Paper money


* Description: A type of currency that is made from paper or another similar material.

* Example: A person using a credit card to make a purchase at a store.


Credit cards


* Description: A plastic card that allows the holder to make purchases on credit.

* Example: A person using a smartphone to make a digital payment.


Digital currency


* Description: A type of currency that is created and stored electronically.

* Example: A person using a smartphone to make a digital payment.

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