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What is the stone money in Yapese?
What is the stone money in Yapese?
Ilaria
Wed Nov 20 2024
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I've heard about a unique form of currency called stone money in Yapese culture. I'm curious to know more about it, like what it is exactly, its history, and how it's used in their society.
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CryptoPioneer
Fri Nov 22 2024
This island group possesses a unique currency system.
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Sara
Fri Nov 22 2024
Instead of using traditional money, the Yap islands use stone as currency.
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GalaxyGlider
Fri Nov 22 2024
Known as “Rai”, these stone money pieces are large disks made of stone.
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CherryBlossomBloom
Fri Nov 22 2024
The Yap islands group constitutes a part of Micronesia.
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GinsengBoostPowerBoost
Fri Nov 22 2024
Some of these stone disks can measure up to 4 meters in diameter, with a hole in the center for ease of carrying.
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