Money is a medium of exchange that is used to facilitate transactions for goods and services. It is a type of asset that is accepted by most people as a means of payment and a store of value. Money is typically issued by governments and can take various forms, such as physical currency, such as coins and paper notes, or digital forms, such as electronic bank transfers. The value of money is determined by factors such as supply and demand, as well as the stability and trust in the issuing government or institution. Money is used as a way to standardize and simplify the exchange of goods and services, and it has played a central role in the development of human society.