The Aztecs used cacao beans as their currency when they traded. Cacao beans were highly valued by the Aztecs and were used not only as a form of currency but also in religious rituals and as a beverage known as "xocolatl," which means "bitter water" in the Aztec language.
Cacao beans were considered a symbol of wealth and were used to measure value for various goods and services in the Aztec civilization. They were a practical form of currency due to their widespread availability and consistent value across different regions.
In comparison to the other options provided:
- Gold coins were not commonly used as currency by the Aztecs.
- Jade stones held cultural significance but were not a primary form of currency.
- Quipu strings were more associated with the Inca civilization for record-keeping rather than being used as a currency by the Aztecs.
