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Different Forms of Money 18
Money was not always in the same form. At first, people used
seashells or feathers as money. Around 650 BC, the Chinese made
coins with metal. The coins were round. And they had holes in
the center. Later, other countries like Greece made coins. Greek
coins looked different. They had pictures of owls or horses on
them. Later, the Chinese made paper money. It was lighter! Today,
we don’t even need to carry coins or paper money. We can use a
check or credit card instead. Like this, money changed its form for
easier exchange!
Tell me about it.
Which country made coins first?
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Different Forms of Money 18
Money was not always in the same form. At first, people used
seashells or feathers as money. Around 650 BC, the Chinese made
coins with metal. The coins were round. And they had holes in
the center. Later, other countries like Greece made coins. Greek
coins looked different. They had pictures of owls or horses on
them. Later, the Chinese made paper money. It was lighter! Today,
we don’t even need to carry coins or paper money. We can use a
check or credit card instead. Like this, money changed its form for
easier exchange!
Tell me about it.
Which country made coins first?
36
