Episode 5 of 60 · Financial Literacy: Cash Course

What Is Currency?

Grades 6th+

Economics — American Government · Captions

About This Video

What is currency? It’s taken many different forms over the centuries—from salt and shells to beads and livestock. In this episode of Cash Course, your middle and high school students will learn what currency is, how to use it, and what makes it valuable.

Standards Met in Ohio

  • AMG.9-12.21.lp.cGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thEngage with currency

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