Why Do People Prefer ‘Paper Money’ in Some Countries Over Coins?

Imagine you're at the store, and you need to pay for your candy. If you have a paper bill, it's easy, just hand it over. Coins are small and can be hard to count when there are lots of them. In some countries, like Japan, coins are very common, but in others, like Brazil, people use more paper money because it's easier to carry around. Paper is also lighter than coins, so you don’t have to carry a big bag full of change.