This document discusses the history and functions of money. It begins by outlining the evolution of money from early bartering systems to modern digital currencies. Some of the milestones mentioned include the use of shells as early as 1200 BC, the development of coinage around 600 BC, the introduction of paper money in China in the 9th century, and more recent innovations like credit cards and digital payment systems.
The document then examines different types of money such as commodity money, metallic money, paper money, bank credit, and electronic money. It also outlines the key functions of money as a medium of exchange, unit of value, standard for deferred payments, store of value, and basis for the credit system. Finally, the document