Money is anything with perceived value used as a medium of exchange. Money must be recognizable, durable, fungible, stable, and portable. Money serves as a store of value and unit of account
ISO 4217 defines alpha and numeric codes for currencies and their relationships. First published in 1978, maintained by SIX Group. Used globally in banking, business, and international trade
There are 180 currencies recognized as legal tender in UN member states. Only 130 currencies are independent or pegged to a basket. Dependencies and unrecognized states are listed only if using different currencies
December 2024 showed 1.0422-1.0430 EUR/USD exchange rate. November 2024 showed 1.0555-1.0578 EUR/USD exchange rate. October 2024 showed 1.0856-1.0884 EUR/USD exchange rate. September 2024 showed 1.164-1.135 EUR/USD exchange rate. August 2024 showed 1.078-1.048 EUR/USD exchange rate
Pound Sterling (GBP) is primary currency in UK and its territories. British pound dates back to 750-800, originally 240 sterlings. Banknotes feature Queen Elizabeth II and notable figures on reverse. UK continues using pound despite EU's euro transition
US M0 (domestic minted money) is projected at $1.5 trillion. Worldwide M0 is estimated at $5 trillion. M3 (broad money) represents all digital funds at $80 trillion