a.They were made of different metals and of different shapes.
b. Nowadays, people use money all the time.
c. People in Lydia first used coins in 700 BC.
d. However, in the past, people used stones, shells, tools even salt and seeds to pay for things.
e.The Chinese started using paper money in 1000 AD because their coins were too heavy.
f. The early coins were very interesting.
g. Although the notes were very big, it was much better than carrying bags of coins around.