WAEC Economics 2015 Question 34

Question 34

Money and Inflation

Which of the following best describes token money?

  1. A.Money in the vaults of commercial banks
  2. B.Currency and coins in circulation
  3. C.Money with face value higher than its material content
  4. D.Coins and notes made of poor quality materials
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Answer: C (Money with face value higher than its material content)

Explanation

Token money is money whose face value is greater than the value of what it is made of.