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The History of Money: A Visual Guide to the Evolution of Currency

Written by Mint
Published May 23, 2014
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Some form of currency has been around for nearly as long as people have walked the earth.

From bartering, to trading cattle, to swapping Bitcoins, the following infographic explores the evolution of money.

Click on “Launch Infographic” for an expanded view.

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