Solomon Islands- Dolphin Teeth
Between the years 1976 and 2013, the villagers of the Solomon
Islands killed more than 15,000 dolphins for their teeth, which they used as their currency. Some advantages of this could've been the fact that this currency was small and easy to transport.
Greece- Drachma
Drachma is a silver coin that was used from about the mid 6th century and was one of the earliest forms of currency. People stopped using the drachma after the conquest of Alexander the Great. It's weight varied between regions. Some advantages of this money, were that is was hard to counterfeit due to the lack of technology at this time. The fact that it was probably a lot heavier than modern coins.
UK- Pound Sterling
Pound Sterling is the national currency of the United Kingdom, consisting of £5, £10, £20 and £50 notes, and 1p, 2p, 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins. This currency has advantages due to the fact it is light and easily transportable. However, disadvantages could include the fact it is made from an easily damageable material.
By Chloe and Natasha
Well done girls!
ReplyDeleteI honestly had no idea that people used dolphin teeth as money! Super interesting but also very sad. Someone could have made a lot of money as a dolphin denture maker! (and if they got paid in dolphin teeth... it's like the circle of life!!)
I wonder what the next big thing in money will be... what do you two think? I know i'll be keeping my mouth shut and my teeth to myself!
awesome work girls :)
Spider-Stokes
Thank you Sir!!
ReplyDeleteWe thought using dolphin teeth was interesting too, but as you said, quite sad considering how many were killed (1,600 were killed in 2013 alone!). It was only stopped fairly recently too when you think about it...
As for the future, I don't think it will be long before all payment is digital. Then again, I could be wrong. Cash usage fell quite noticeably in most countries between 2012 and 2015. Not too surprising seeing that technology is less time consuming, and quickly becoming more popular. However, right now 96% of adult New Zealanders still use cash! I thought that was interesting. A bit odd though.
Anyway, thanks again Mr Spider- sorry... Mr Stokes :)
Good Job Natasha ayyyyy I love every single bit you said sis keep up the Good work and always make people proud of your work. :D
ReplyDeleteHaha thanks Josh, glad you liked it :)
DeleteNo need to thank me, well kinda, still saying it "Keep up the good work
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