Why Do We Use Different Kinds of Money in Different Countries?

Money is like a language, each country has its own. Imagine you're playing with friends, and everyone uses different toys to trade. That’s what happens in the real world! Some countries use money that looks just like yours (like dollars), while others have their own special kind, like euros or yen.

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You buy candy with dollars in America, but you might use euros if you're shopping in France.
Your mom exchanges her pesos for dollars before traveling to the United States.
You see a sign that says '10 yen = $0.09' at an airport currency exchange.

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