What currency did the Ancient Greeks use?

The Ancient Greeks used coins to buy things, just like we use money today.

Imagine you have a piggy bank full of shiny little metal discs, that's what the Ancient Greeks had! They used coins made of gold or silver, and they were called drachmas. People would trade these coins to buy food, clothes, or even toys.

It was like having a special kind of candy bar: if you wanted to get a toy from the store, you’d give the shopkeeper some coins instead of candy. The more valuable the coin (like gold), the more things you could buy, just like how a big chocolate bar is worth more than a small one!

Sometimes, people would even use large coins as decorations or for special events, like festivals in the city. It was a fun and practical way to keep track of who had what!