Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Macro Economics: Money and Banking

Question:

Currency notes and coins are called:

Options:

Fiat Money

Broad Money

Currency Base

Narrow Money

Correct Answer:

Fiat Money

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Fiat Money

Currency notes and coins are referred to as Fiat Money because:

  • They have no intrinsic value (not backed by gold or silver).

  • Their value is derived from legal authority, meaning they are legal tender by government decree.

  • People accept them in exchange for goods and services because the government guarantees their value.