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?
6 answers
HanjiHandiwork
Wed Nov 20 2024
Currency represents the physical money in circulation within an economy.
Martino
Wed Nov 20 2024
It is comprised of coins and paper notes that are widely accepted as a medium of exchange.
henry_harrison_philosopher
Tue Nov 19 2024
However, currency only constitutes a fraction of the total money supply in an economy.
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.
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.