if it is true that 'ingot we trust', why do we have to pay with paper money?

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if it is true that 'ingot we trust', why do we have to pay with paper money?

2006-08-22 20:30:48 · 3 answers · asked by ixat02 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay

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Try asking about "In God We Trust" -- which is what is on US currency.

2006-08-23 09:58:17 · answer #1 · answered by Fall Down Laughing 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Would you really want to carry ingots of metal around?

2006-08-23 10:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by Synique 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

paper money is just a means where trade can be possible. it's easy and much safer than other means like properties etc. and also it can be traded for any other things.

2006-08-23 04:18:03 · answer #3 · answered by atticus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋