How Did Paper Money Replace Coins?

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1. Carrying a bag of coins is like carrying a sack of rocks, heavy and tiring.
2. Paper money is as light as a feather, making it easy for people to carry around.
3. You can trade one paper bill for many coins, which makes transactions faster.

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