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Unusual objects that function as money have existed all over the world. Some of these were easier to use than others. | |||
Whale tooth | Bronze tempo coin | ||
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Velvet mark, silk mark | |||
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Three-legged coin | Zappozap | Yap stones were symbols of wealth | |
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Jade coins were used as temple offerings |
Silver bar | Shoe money | |
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Gambling tokens from Siam (now Thailand) | |||
![]() Early 18th-century round |
![]() Royal water jar and crab |
![]() Money pouch |
![]() Early-type oval |
![]() Lozenge round |
![]() Hexagon |
![]() Fu-dog |
![]() Oval with hole for stringing |
![]() Rare double circle |
![]() Rare diamond |
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