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Economics

Money and Currency: The Foundation of Exchange

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The oldest known currency dates back to ancient Mesopotamia around 3000 BC, using shekels of barley as a standard measure.

Why this is interesting

You use money every day, but what gives a piece of paper or a digital number real value? The answer lies not in the object itself, but in collective trust.