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Shared Functions of Bank Money and Currency
Both bank money, which exists as deposits, and physical currency are utilized in the economy for the same fundamental purposes: as a medium of exchange for transactions and as a store of value. This shared functionality is a key aspect of the modern monetary system.
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Functions of Money in Practice
Both physical currency (e.g., banknotes and coins) and bank deposits (e.g., the balance in a checking account) fulfill the same core economic functions. Which statement best analyzes a key practical distinction between them when they are used as a medium of exchange?
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A key difference between physical currency and bank deposits is that only physical currency can function as a store of value, as bank deposits are merely digital records.