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Before the advent of legal tender and credit instrument, which of the following was ...

Before the advent of legal tender and credit instrument, which of the following was used as a medium of exchanged?
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  • A Currency notes
  • B Cowries
  • C Cheques
  • D Bankdrafts
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Cowries where used as a medium of exchange by traders during the barter system. The cowrie currency had enabled the economy to overcome the inherent problems of the barter exchange system.

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