The Strangest Things People Used as Money (Before Cash Existed)

Dolphin Teeth

In the Solomon Islands, dolphin teeth have been used as currency for centuries. These unusual tokens were harvested in traditional dolphin hunts and polished into shiny, uniform shapes used in dowries and important community exchanges.

While strange to outsiders, dolphin teeth held deep cultural value. They were often strung into necklaces and worn during rituals, making them both spiritual and economic currency. Modern conservationists might cringe, but they once rivaled pearls in local importance.

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