Come gather round, young ones, and hear my tale
Of currencies and denominations that prevail
We use them every day, to buy and sell
But we must be careful, so we don't get swindled

Barter was once how people traded goods
Before coins and bills were understood
But now we have circulation of currency
To make transactions with ease and simplicity

Counterfeit money is a dishonest scheme
People make fake bills to deceive and scheme
So be careful when you handle cash
And always check for the hologram's flash

Make sure you have enough money to spend
So you can pay for what you need in the end
But don't be greedy, and spend all you've got
Or you might end up with something you did not

Each bill has an image of someone we admire
It tells us their story and what they aspire
And the amount is written in a corner
So we know how much it's worth, no need to ponder

Different denominations, different sizes too
So we can tell them apart, it's easy to do
Remember, money is a tool we use
To get what we need, and sometimes amuse

So be wise when you handle currency
And know its worth, and its history
It's a symbol of value that we all share
And it helps us buy things, it's only fair.

Reflections

1. What is barter and how is it different from using currency?
2. How can you tell if a bill is counterfeit?
3. Why is it important to have enough money, but not too much?
4. Who are some of the people whose images are on currency, and why were they chosen?
5. How do different denominations of currency help us make purchases?