Yes, that's cute. Not that it matters to most....Money comes in two general forms: commodity money, and fiat currency, aka fiduciary money. Most modern monetary systems are based on fiat currency. Commodity money derives its value from the commodity of which it is made i.e. gold, silver, copper, etc. Fiat money is a currency established as money by government regulation, but it does not have any intrinsic value. It has perceived value only because of governments forcing its use onto it's subjects. There is a difference between subjects and citizens as well......