Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s Post

On the island of Yap in Micronesia, stone currency like this was a symbol of wealth. Often giant in size (twice as large as an adult!), the disc-shaped monoliths were carved from limestone imported from another island and prominently displayed outdoors. Though no longer used as money, Yap stones still contain power as a medium of exchange. You can see this historic display and many other amazing monetary artifacts at the Atlanta Monetary Museum. Free self-guided tours are available from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (ET), Monday through Friday. Appointments for group guided tours can also be made for schools, businesses, and community groups. Stop by or visit our website for more details. https://atlfed.org/3XXejdb #Artifacts #Museum

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