Cryptocurrency Q&A What is a physical currency?

What is a physical currency?

DigitalLegend DigitalLegend Mon Nov 18 2024 | 6 answers 1296
I'm trying to understand the concept of a physical currency. Could someone explain what it is and how it differs from other forms of currency? What is a physical currency?

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HanjiHandiwork HanjiHandiwork Wed Nov 20 2024
Currency represents the physical money in circulation within an economy.

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Martino Martino Wed Nov 20 2024
It is comprised of coins and paper notes that are widely accepted as a medium of exchange.

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henry_harrison_philosopher henry_harrison_philosopher Tue Nov 19 2024
However, currency only constitutes a fraction of the total money supply in an economy.

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Claudio Claudio Tue Nov 19 2024
The majority of the money supply exists in the form of credit, which is an agreement to pay a certain amount of money at a later date.

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Tommaso Tommaso Tue Nov 19 2024
Electronic entries in financial ledgers also play a significant role in the money supply, representing digital forms of currency and credit.

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