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[–] demi_god_dylan 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

And it's all effectively worthless because currency as we know it is a human construct, and has no true value or purpose outside of us. However still interesting to know just how much money really is out there roughly speaking.

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[–] carlos_ojeda [S] ago 

Definitely! I always thought that the "physical" money would be a much more part of the "actual" money that is out there

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[–] demi_god_dylan 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Why would there be more cash bill or coin, with computers such as they are and international trade being as advanced as it is, it's necessary to move a lot of money quickly, which is hard to do when most of it is cash. Also keep in mind that a lot of our money as a species is tied up in buildings, possessions of any and all kinds, stocks and savings bonds, and a whole lot more, so 5 trillion is probably on the very low side if all of that is accounted for as well.