The History of Money

🌍Mission Brief #42

Long ago, people used things like shells and stones as money.

🎯 Your mission

Follow the money. Then follow the choices.

⚡ The twist

Money is just a story everyone agrees to believe.

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Mind = Blown

🤯 Money used to be made of cocoa beans, salt, and even giant stones.

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Then & Now

💱 This is happening in your local store every single day.

Long ago, people used things like shells and stones as money. These items helped them trade for food and other goods. Over time, people began to use coins and paper bills. Today, we use money to buy things in stores and online.

Key Facts

Money started as shells and stones.

Coins and bills are used today.

Money helps us buy things we need.

Check Your Understanding

Question 1

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What did people use before coins?

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Why this still matters

The next time you spend $1, ask: who else benefited besides you?

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Stretch Challenge

Try this in real life this week.

Find two products that look similar but cost very different. Why?

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For the dinner table

“If you had $20 to start a business, what would you sell?”

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