8: Which of the following best describes the author's reasons for writing the passages? A: Passage one focuses on the reasons for coin symbols and markings, while passage two focuses on the benefits of coin collecting. B: Passage one describes the process for creating coin symbols and markings, while passage two provides explanations for their value. C: Passage one focuses on the details of specific coin symbols and markings, while passage two focuses on one example of coin collecting. D: Passage one lists all of the coin symbols and markings, while passage two argues that symbols and markings should be changed over the years.