259: The Currency Exchange
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Currency Hygiene and Unique Forms of Money
The chapter dives into the cleanliness of banknotes, including the use of sebum repellent on euro notes and the cleaning process for contaminated currency. It also explores the fascinating world of Ray stones, huge limestone disks that served as currency for the Yapis people, with some stones weighing almost 9,000 pounds and carrying rich histories and values.
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