Hundreds of years ago, in paradise, one of the most unique forms of money was invented by the Yap tribe on an island east of Indonesia. It was a single stone. These stones were 12ft tall and weighed thousands of pounds. A single stone could represent an entire village’s value: marriage, inheritance, political deals, alliances, even war and regular trade.
Ancient Stone Money
Ancient Stone Money
Ancient Stone Money
Hundreds of years ago, in paradise, one of the most unique forms of money was invented by the Yap tribe on an island east of Indonesia. It was a single stone. These stones were 12ft tall and weighed thousands of pounds. A single stone could represent an entire village’s value: marriage, inheritance, political deals, alliances, even war and regular trade.