Capital/isms

Cash is King P1 - Gold is Gold


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On this episode Jame and Jenna talk about cash! We all try to earn it, we all use it, but do you know its history? The world’s oldest coin dates back to 640 BCE from China, how did we get to where we are today? What does it mean to say “the gold standard?” and when did we move away from our money being backed by gold?


This is the first of a two-part series all around money. 

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Resources & Further Reading Considerations

Work with Jamie - WalkerCoaching

A Brief History of Money Throughout World History

Who Invented Money? | The History of Money | Barter System of Exchange | The Dr Binocs Show - Peekaboo Kidz

What Is the Gold Standard? Advantages, Alternatives, and History

Everything you need to know about the gold standard

A History of the CANADIAN DOLLAR

Learn Fiat Money 

Fiat Money: What It Is, How It Works, Example, Pros & Cons

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Capital/ismsBy Jamie Walker and Jenna Cloughley