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Money is a means of payment and a measure of value that is widely accepted in commercial and economic transactions. It can take the form of banknotes or coins, and its main function is to facilitate the exchange of goods and services and to store value. Money plays a key role in the economy, commerce and people's daily lives, enabling convenient transactions.

Information

1. Functions of Money: Money has three main functions: a medium of exchange, a measure of value and a means of storing value. They facilitate trade, make it possible to compare the value of goods and services, and enable savings.
2. Forms of Money: Money can take many forms, such as banknotes, coins, digital records in banking systems or cryptocurrencies.
3. Money History: Initially, the exchange of goods was done by barter. Later, money was created in the form of metal coins and then paper banknotes.
4. Money Systems: There are various monetary systems, including the currency system, in which a single currency is the primary medium of exchange, and floating exchange rate systems, in which the value of currencies is determined in foreign exchange markets.
5. Legal Money: Money is issued by the state or financial institutions that ensure its acceptance as legal tender.
6. Inflation: An increase in the money supply in the economy can lead to inflation, that is, a decrease in the purchasing power of money and an increase in the price of goods and services.
7. The Role of Central Banks: Central banks monitor the money supply and take measures to maintain price stability and economic stability.
8. Financial Globalization: Modern technology and globalization have made it possible to quickly exchange currencies and move capital around the world.
9. Cashlessness: The growing share of cashless payments, including payment cards and digital payments, is changing the way people transact.
10. Financial Crises: History knows many financial crises that have affected the stability of economies and financial systems.

Trivia

1. First Coins: The first coins were minted in the ancient kingdom of Lydia (present-day Turkey) around the 7th century BC. They were coins made of electro, an alloy of gold and silver.
2. Paper Money in China: Paper money, an earlier form of banknotes, was used in China in the 9th century AD. They were created to facilitate the exchange of goods at a distance.
3. Record Nomination: In 2008, Zimbabwe issued a Zimbabwean $100 trillion banknote. Hyperinflation caused absurdly high prices and the need to issue banknotes with gigantic denominations.
4. Emerald Money: In ancient Rome, "emerald money" was sometimes used - small pieces of emerald with engraved marks. These were luxury means of payment.
5. The Hidden Meaning of Symbols: Many banknotes and coins have hidden symbols and meanings that relate to history, culture or national values.
6. Monopoly Money: The board game Monopoly has become so popular that many people recognize the fictional "Monopoly Money" - the colorful banknotes used in the game.
7. Lucky Numbers: In some countries there are superstitions related to money. For example, in Chinese culture, the number 8 is considered lucky because it is phonetically similar to the word "wealth."
8. King on Coins: In Britain, coins often depict the head of the current queen or king. Over the historically long reign of Queen Elizabeth II, she has changed on them from a young girl to a mature woman.
9. Chemical Composition of Monet: Coins can be made of different metals. For example, the U.S. dollar is made of nickel-coated copper.
10. Storing Money High: In some cultures, it was believed that keeping money on a shelf or high up in the house attracted good luck and wealth.