Salt is considered an example of commodity money because it has intrinsic value and can be used for its original purpose, such as seasoning and preserving food. Historically, it was widely used in trade and could be directly exchanged for goods and services. In contrast, representative money is a type of currency that represents a claim on a commodity, such as gold or silver, rather than having intrinsic value itself.
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