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currency

通貨　—　Institutions

The money actually current in a given country or region.

50 Centavos Note of the Currency Commission 50 Centavos Note of the Currency Commission1920 Two-euro commemorative (ten years of Economic and Monetary Union) Two-euro commemorative (ten years of Economic and Monetary Union)2009 Aegina Sea Turtle Stater Aegina Sea Turtle StaterCirca 600–500 BC
A photograph of what this word names.

Whereas money is a general concept, currency refers to 'that which is in circulation here and now'. The yen, euro, and dollar are all names of currencies.

References

  • What is money? — Bank of England　The form of money changes over time; in the UK today, 96% exists electronically as bank deposits and 4% as cash. Last updated 2025-02-27. ⚠ This page does not mention the gold standard (read and confirmed).
  • Our money — European Central Bank　The central bank's own explanation of the introduction of the euro and current banknote denominations.

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