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When were coins first made? |
In the year 700 BCE |
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By who were the first coins made by ? |
By the Lydian people in the region of Turkey . |
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What are coins? |
A unit of currency. |
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Why were coins efficient? |
They were easy to use,carry and exchange. |
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What did the introduction of coins mean? |
It meant that trader's didn't have to carry sacks of gold and weighing scales. |
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What would the ruler in each country do? |
Weigh the metal and make a coin. He would put his own,deal of each coin |
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What was the seal put on each coin? |
It was usually the face of the rule,and guaranteed the weight of the metal in the coin |
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What is face value? |
The value printed on a coin or banknote |
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Why was face value convenient? |
They didn't have to weigh. |
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What is BCE and CE- CE or Commmon Era |
is the period of time which begins the year 0.The time before this is called BCE,or before Common Era |
