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Money comes in all shapes and sizes because it's defined by function, not form. It can be any item or commodity that people agree to accept in trade. | ||
Gold cowries | Gold dog | |
Chi tao | Sheckel | Widow’s mite |
Spoon | Toweelah (hairpin) | Aztec hoe |
Gold spade | Gold eagle | Fish hook money |
Tree money | Unbroken money trees were good luck | |