Interesting mysteries about currency in human history

Currency is one of the most important inventions in human history, making it easier to exchange goods and services. Before having money, people agreed to use a common commodity to exchange. The best choice is usually things that are small but are valuable and easily broken down.

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Here are the few interesting facts about the currency in history

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Skin, animal teeth, and pets are things used by ancient people as payment methods in transactions.

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In ancient times, Chinese people used shell money (snail shells) to make purchases.

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Many tribes in West Africa choose mani cigars, bracelets, brass and tin bands to exchange their purchases.

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Cocoa beans or cotton are used by the Aztecs and Incas as payment methods.

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Standardized metal coins, made from the natural mixture of gold and silver, first appeared in the 7th century BC, in present-day Western Turkey.

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The first metal coin called coins appears in the UK.King Offa of Anglo - Saxon circulated this currency from 790 AD.

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Paper money was first used in China in the 9th century, during the Tang Dynasty.

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Currently, many countries and territories around the world are using different currencies. As of 2012, there are 167 different currencies used in countries around the world.