This document discusses the history and functions of money and banking. It begins by defining money as a medium of exchange, unit of account, and store of value. It then outlines the evolution of money from barter systems to commodity money to metallic coins to paper money. The document also discusses the functions of money and classifications of money. Next, it covers the history of banking from goldsmith bankers issuing receipts for gold deposits to merchant bankers facilitating trade through letters of credit. It emphasizes how fractional reserve banking developed and the importance of financial intermediaries in mobilizing savings and allocating capital. Overall, the document provides a comprehensive overview of the key concepts regarding money, banking systems and their role in economic development.