Moneys

A legally or socially binding conceptual contract of entitlement to wealth, void of intrinsic value, payable for all debts and taxes, and regulated in supply.

A generally accepted means of exchange and measure of value.

"Before colonial times cowry shells imported from Mauritius were used as money in Western Africa."

A currency maintained by a state or other entity which can guarantee its value (such as a monetary union).

"money supply;  money market"

Hard cash in the form of banknotes and coins, as opposed to cheques/checks, credit cards, or credit more generally.