📢 Cigarettes as money: a true story of the power of exchange 🚬💰
In times of war and crisis, traditional money sometimes loses value. A surprising example occurred during World War II, where cigarettes became currency within prisoner camps and among soldiers.
Why did cigarettes work as money? 🤔
✅ They were scarce and desired 🏆
✅ Easy to divide (a cigarette could be cut into parts) ✂️
✅ Recognized by everyone as something of value 🔄
✅ Lasted long enough to be exchanged ⏳
🔹 Real example:
In prisoner camps, cigarettes were used to buy food, favors, or clothing. There were even “exchange rates” between cigarettes and other goods.
💡 Lesson for modern money
This case demonstrates that money is not just bills or coins but any good that people accept as a medium of exchange. The same goes for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, which have no physical backing but work because people trust in their value. 🚀
👉 If you were in an extreme situation, what do you think would be used as money? Tell me in the comments. 👇
