Was taxation and tribute always paid in coinage?

In the Persian Empire taxation was paid firstly to the satrap of each province who in turn paid it to the king. It could be paid in coinage but was usually paid in kind - agricultural or industrial produce. Tribute were gifts paid by the satraps and visitors to the king and were similarly, usually paid according to the background of the satrap or visitor. Land ownership could be private, property of the king or royal family or property of a temple. This source-based homework task is designed for students of the NSW Ancient History Syllabus
Higher School Certificate course
Historical Period: Option D: Persia - Cyrus II to the death of Darius III