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BY Farida Dawkins, 5:41am August 02, 2018,

Before money, these 8 items were used as currencies in pre-colonial Africa

by Farida Dawkins, 5:41am August 02, 2018,

Before money, these 8 items were used as currencies in pre-colonial Africa

Manilla currency…US Slave

Manilla

Manilla currency was formulated from copper or bronze and prominent in West Africa during the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Manillas were available in an assortment of sizes, shapes, weight and design.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: August 2, 2018

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