Money Around the World

Would you like to pay for your purchase in camels or cocoa beans? Perhaps you'd like your change in shells. Throughout history, all kinds of things have been used as money. Precious metals have kept their popularity since they're easy to handle (unlike camels) and keep their value. Here is how cold cash is measured around the world.

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