How does the U.S. dollar differ from money used in the past?

a- the U.S. dollar has intrinsic value
b- the U.S dollar has no intrinsic value but is redeemable for a valuable good
c- the U.S. dollar has no intrinsic value
d- the U.S dollar has intrinsic value and is redeemable for a valuable good

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c- the U.S. dollar has no intrinsic value

The U.S. dollar is a fiat currency, which means it is not backed by a physical commodity like gold or silver. It derives its value from the trust and confidence of the people using it as a medium of exchange. In the past, many currencies were backed by a specific commodity, such as gold or silver, giving them intrinsic value. However, the U.S. dollar is not redeemable for any specific valuable good like gold or silver.