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Ancient Pacific Currency Yapese Rai Stones: The Fascinating History

Discover the Fascinating Ancient Pacific Currency Yapese Rai Stones | What would you classify as money? In this captivating video, now ANA Marketing & Communications Director, Amanda Miller delves into the remarkable history of the Yapese culture and their unique form of currency: the Rai stone. Used for centuries on the Pacific island of Yap, these massive stone discs hold incredible cultural and economic significance. This video is the first in the Money Museum Masterpiece Series, spotlighting fascinating numismatic treasures from the ANA's Money Museum. Join us as we explore the history, meaning, and legacy of these ancient forms of trade. Learn about the world’s most extraordinary currencies and the stories they tell! Money Museum Masterpiece Series: https://www.money.org/museum-masterpi... 🔔 Subscribe for expert insights, educational resources, and deep dives into history, numismatics, and coin collecting—perfect for collectors of all levels! Connect with us:    / americannumismatic     / numismatics     / americannumismatic   https://x.com/ANACoins Connect with the ANA Money Museum:   / anamoneymuseum     / anamoneymuseum   Helpful Links: Join the ANA - Save 50% for a limited time: https://info.money.org/youtube-promo Explore the Money Museum: https://www.money.org/money-museum/ ANA Dealer Directory: https://www.money.org/dealer-directory ANA Events: https://www.money.org/events/ ANA eLearning Academy: https://www.money.org/elearning/ ANA Education: https://www.money.org/education/ Join a Local Coin Club: https://www.money.org/coin-clubs ANA Coin Collecting Resources: https://www.money.org/tools/ #AncientCurrency #YapeseRaiStones #Numismatics #MoneyMuseum #PacificHistory #ANAMasterpieceSeries 00:00 Introduction 00:17 Yap Exploration 00:58 How the Stones Got their Shape 01:15 Rai Stones as Currency 02:42 Value of a Stone 03:14 Money Museum Collection