1, numerical range

Today, I really want an ipad. I went to the mall to see the price tag of 3999 yuan, which shows that money is performing the function of value scale.

2. Means of circulation

If I bought this ipad wholeheartedly and paid for it in full, then I am performing the function of currency circulation at this time, because I pay for it with one hand and deliver it with the other.

3. Storage means

If I end up saving 3999 yuan instead of buying an ipad, this is the function of saving money.

4. Payment instruments

If I plan to buy an ipad, but I choose to pay by installment, at this time I am performing the function of payment means, because there is a certain time difference, and the transaction is not completed instantly.

5. World currency

If I buy this ipad with dollars, I will realize the function of the world currency.

Extended data:

Money, in essence, is a contract between the owner and the market about the exchange of rights, and is basically an agreement between the owners. I gave all my things to the market in exchange for what I needed. Money is the agreement of this process, which embodies the economic cooperation between individuals and society. The contractual nature of money determines that money can have different forms of expression, such as universal equivalent, precious metal money, paper money, electronic money and so on.

References:

Currency _ Baidu Encyclopedia