Coins: notes on understanding their history

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https://doi.org/10.54943/revoec.v3i2.300

Keywords:

coin, history, digital, evolution

Abstract

Coins have evolved from barter in primitive societies to the invention of coinage in Lydia. The Roman Empire introduced the denarius as a widely accepted currency. Then came fiat currencies backed by trust in the issuing authority, such as Chinese paper money. In the digital age, cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin have revolutionized the concept of currency. The history of coins reflects the evolution of commerce and technology. Currently, fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies coexist, facing challenges such as security and trust. Currencies continue to be essential in the global economy as we enter the digital age.

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Published

2023-07-26

How to Cite

Uribe Ruiz, N. ., Melchor Acevedo, B. ., Mayhua Matamoros, W. ., & De La Cruz Arango, . F. J. (2023). Coins: notes on understanding their history. Revista Oeconomicus UNH, 3(2), 111–113. https://doi.org/10.54943/revoec.v3i2.300
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