Although a variety of commodities have been used as money, the most commonly used have been

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Gold and silver have been historically used as the most commonly accepted forms of money. They are durable, divisible, and valuable, making them ideal for use in trade and commerce. While other commodities have been used as money, such as shells and beads in specific regions, they were not as widespread or universally accepted as gold and silver. Stones and cattle were also early forms of currency, but they had limitations in terms of portability and durability. Cigarettes and candy bars have been used as a form of currency in prison systems, but they are not widely accepted outside of that context.

Although a Variety of Commodities Have Been Used as Money