What is known, however, is that metallic money was in use in around 2000 B. C. in Asia, although in those times its weight does not seem to have been standardised nor its value certified by the rulers.
Siiski on teada, et metallraha oli 2000. aasta paiku eKr kasutusel Aasias, kuigi sel ajal ei olnud valitsejad arvatavasti selle kaalu ühtlustanud ega väärtust kinnitanud.