We find out all about the first civilisations in history to invent money. And Ed Washington, from Australia's greatest money-making mint, tells us how to make money!

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Here are some questions to see if you were listening:

1. What did some ancient places use as money before coins were invented?
2. Why do civilisations need to have some type of money?
3. Modern Australia began as several independent colonies, like Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. Did they all share one common currency from the start?
4. When did Australia start using the Aussie dollar as the currency?
5. How do you turn gold bars into gold coins?
6. Are coins which are gold coloured made from gold today?

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