What is a coin?
Q: What is a coin?
A: A coin is a piece of metal that is used as currency, or money.
Q: Where were the earliest coins made?
A: The earliest coins were made in what is Turkey today, in Lydia, in 7th Century BC.
Q: What material were the earliest coins made from?
A: The earliest coins were made from electrum, an alloy found in riverbeds.
Q: How do most people use coins?
A: Most people use coins as currency.
Q: Do coins usually have lower value than banknotes?
A: Yes, coins usually have lower value than banknotes.
Q: Where are most coins made?
A: Most coins are made in government mints.
Q: When were the earliest coins made?
A: The earliest coins were made in 7th Century BC.
