Where are the heaviest money in the world (photos)

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Where are the heaviest money in the world (photos)

The weight of some of the “coins” reaches 4 tons.

While the world rapidly moves from the metal coins and paper money to a card system and virtual means of payment, the islanders of YAP are proud of their money from a stone.

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Despite the fact that now the island’s official currency is the U.S. dollar, the Japanese is known for its typical and the heaviest money in the world.

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In fact, the island of YAP is a group of four Islands that are so close to each other like it’s one continuous territory. These Islands are part of the Federated States of Micronesia and is situated in the Western Pacific.

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YAP is famous worldwide as the island of stone money, which are also called stones of Rai (Rai stones) or FIE. This large circular disks carved out of limestone with a hole in the middle.

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The size of the stone money is not regulated. There is a very small “coins” with a diameter of 3.5 inches, and the largest reach 3.6 meters and have a thickness of 50 centimeters and a weight of about 4 tons. It is noteworthy that on the island of YAP there is no limestone so stone circles have been extracted and brought from the neighbouring Islands up to New Guinea.

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Scientists believe that the stone money first appeared on the island in the 6th century BC, but widespread use of them only started from the 11th-15th century. Interestingly, due to the large mass of these stone coins are not moved when you pay. The money remained in the same place, but “changed” his master.

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Stone money is used as means of payment now. However, only in the ceremonial exchange, for example, by marriage or as compensation for damages. And during holidays and festivals for the entertainment of tourists.

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