Money isn't everything — but it's something we can't do without. Has money existed in today's paper currency form since it came into use? No. It has gone through a long evolution since its inception.

Compare barter and currency systems. Discover why currency dominates modern trade and explore the evolution of digital ...

As the human race evolves, our means of exchanging value also continuously develops. From the barter system that dates back to 6,000 B.C. to the present-day use of fiat currency, the human race has ...