Coconut Shell Chips
On certain Pacific islands, small, carved pieces of coconut shell were used as currency during inter-island trade. The chips were marked or painted to signify value, often tied to family heritage or trading partnerships. Though fragile, these tokens were light and plentiful.
The chips held not just monetary but symbolic value, representing trust and reciprocity. They were often exchanged during rituals or feasts, binding communities through shared wealth systems. Not legal tender in today’s market, but rich in cultural capital.
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