How Did ‘Coins’ Become a Common Form of Money?

Coins became money because they were easy to carry and trade. At first, people used things like shells or stones, but coins were made of metal and could be used for many kinds of trades. People started using them more often because they lasted a long time and didn’t break easily.

Coins are small, so you can carry lots in your pocket. They’re also durable, if you drop one, it won’t crack like a clay pot would. This made people trust coins more than older forms of money.