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exchanging

交換 ／ exchange-act　—　Phenomena

Giving one thing for another.

Eiraku Tsūhō (Yongle Tongbao) Eiraku Tsūhō (Yongle Tongbao)AD 1408– Copper Axe Copper Axe14th–15th century Bancozettel (1762 pattern) Bancozettel (1762 pattern)1762
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⚠ The explanation that money was created to solve the inconveniences of barter is widespread, but in fact, there is also a strong view that 'records of credits and debits' came first. Its origin is not settled.