Yap - stone money bank

The Yapese still treasure their strange currency. Known locally as "rai" the value of a stone money piece is determined more by its age and history than by its size. Most of the stone tablets range in size from 3 to 5 feet in diameter. The largest piece is believed to measure 12 feet across and there are many pieces that measure 8 to 10 feet. Much of the stone money is kept in village owned "stone money banks" located deep in the jungle.

    If you are walking through a village, carry a green leaf to show residents you have peaceful intentions.