But beans are used to describe something of very little value in the expression, not worth a hill of beans.

VOA: special.2010.01.31

But less trust in the euro has reduced its value to the lowest levels in over a year.

VOA: special.2010.05.07

But last Saturday China announced it will slowly let the value of the yuan rise.

VOA: special.2010.06.25

But a new study suggests that many farmers recognize the value in keeping trees.

VOA: special.2009.09.01

But the economic value of wild birds is only part of their importance.

VOA: special.2009.05.12

But Raphael understood the value of the work of others.

VOA: special.2010.02.03

But the government now says the yuan's value will rely on a so-called "basket" of currencies and not just the U.S.dollar.

VOA: standard.2010.06.21

He says some Asian currencies, including China's,are undervalued, but he says that steps to increase Asia's domestic demand will result in a gradual increase in their value.

VOA: standard.2009.11.13