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Fascinating Facts About Money

The first coins were made of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, around 600 BC in Lydia, which is now part of Turkey.

The first paper money was invented in China during the Tang Dynasty in the 7th century AD.

The US dollar is the most traded currency in the world.

The most valuable coin in the world is the Flowing Hair silver dollar, which was minted in 1794 and is worth over $10 million.

The world’s most expensive banknote is the 10,000 Singapore dollar note, which is worth over $7,000 US dollars.

Other interesting facts about money:

Money can be made from a variety of materials, including metal, paper, and plastic.

Some currencies, such as the British pound, have been around for centuries.

The value of money can fluctuate depending on economic conditions.

Money is used to buy goods and services, and it can also be used to save for the future.

Money can be a source of stress for some people, but it can also be a source of security and freedom.

Money is an important part of our lives, and it plays a vital role in the global economy.

WORDLIST:

coins – монеты

electrum – электрум

naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver – естественный сплав золота и серебра

Turkey – Турция

paper money – бумажные деньги

the most traded currency – самая торгуемая валюта

valuable – ценный

silver – серебро

was minted – был отчеканен

expensive – дорогой

dollar note – долларовая купюра

which is worth – которая стоит

British pound – британский фунт стерлингов

value of money – стоимость денег

fluctuate – колебаться

economic conditions – экономические условия

goods and services – товары и услуги

source of stress – источник стресса

security – безопасность

freedom – свобода

vital role – жизненно важная роль