·        As recent as 1949, manila was accepted as money in some parts of Africa.  Manila is a type of metal object worn as jewelry in west Africa.

·        In Fiji whales teeth were accepted as money until the 1960s.

·        In ancient Greek times, precious metals were used as money.

·        Cowry shells were used in countries surrounding the Indian Ocean for hundreds of years.

·        Ancient Chinese used spades, hoes and knives for types of trade

·        In the medieval times gold was used in Europe and many other places it was also used for a long time afterward