In the American colonies, items such as tobacco, wampum, and various forms of coins were commonly used as commodity money. However, paper currency, particularly in its early forms before colonial governments issued their own notes, was not widely used as commodity money. Additionally, goods like livestock or certain perishable items were less practical as a stable medium of exchange, making them less effective as commodity money.
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