Which of the following is the word's oldest currency?
Correct answer: B. British pound sterling
- A. Euro
- B. British pound sterling
- C. Japanese yen
- D. U.S dollar
Explanation
The pound sterling is the world's oldest currency still in continuous use, with roots in Anglo-Saxon England. The euro, yen, and U.S. dollar were introduced much later.
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