> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://earn.blink.sv/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://earn.blink.sv/chapter-203-the-evolution-of-money-i/203.02-lesson-collectible.md). # 203.2 Lesson - collectible **Screen:** collectible **Headline:** Four Stages of Money: Collectible **Reward:** 2 **Text:** Throughout history, money has gone through four stages of development. In the very beginning, people only wanted money because of its special qualities, and it was mostly seen as a decorative item or a collectible.; Examples of this include shells, beads, and gold, which were all collectibles before becoming widely used as money. \================================================================= ## QUIZ **Question:** What were some examples of early forms of money that were valued for their appearance or special qualities? **Answer:** Coins made of copper and silver **Feedback:** Sorry, that's incorrect. Copper and silver coins were not used as money in the very beginning of its evolution **Correct:** true **Answer:** Shells, beads, and gold **Feedback:** Congratulations, you got it right! It's interesting to note that shells, beads, and gold were all valued for their appearance or special qualities before becoming widely used as money **Correct:** false **Answer:** Paper bills with pictures of famous leaders **Feedback:** Wrong! But at least you're thinking about the more modern forms of money. Paper bills with pictures of famous leaders were not used in the very beginning of money's evolution. **Correct:** false