Why was the Song dynasty's shift to paper currency an improvement over coin currency?(1 point)

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Paper currency was harder to counterfeit.
Paper currency was harder to counterfeit.

Paper currency was cheaper to manufacture.
Paper currency was cheaper to manufacture.

Paper currency was more durable.
Paper currency was more durable.

Paper currency was easier for traveling traders to use.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Paper currency was cheaper to manufacture.

The shift to paper currency during the Song dynasty was primarily an improvement because it reduced the costs associated with producing money compared to metal coins. Additionally, paper currency was lighter and easier to carry, which facilitated trade and commerce, particularly for traveling traders.