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Historical money of Tibet

Hi there, kiddo! Today we're going to talk about historical money in Tibet.

Do you know what money is? Money is something people use to buy things. In the olden days, people didn't use the money we have now - they used different kinds of money.

Tibet is a place in Asia where people used to use special kinds of money a long time ago. This money was made from things like silver, copper and gold. The people who made the money would melt these metals and make them into coins.

The coins had special designs on them. Some had pictures of powerful kings or gods, and others had symbols that meant something important. When people wanted to buy things in Tibet, they would use these coins to exchange for goods, like food or clothing.

But there was something special about the money in Tibet - it wasn't just used in exchange for goods. It was also used as a symbol of power and status. Important people like monks and wealthy traders would wear the coins on their clothing or put them on their altars as a sign of their high status.

As time went on, Tibet's money changed. When China took over the country, they started using their own money instead. But people still collect the old coins today and keep them as a reminder of their history.

So that's a brief history of Tibet's historical money - it was made of special metals, had important designs on them, and were used not just for buying goods, but also as symbols of power and status.