3rd October 2012, 09:02 AM
			
			
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					Originally Posted by trenchwarfare
					
				 
				Very similar, to Native American "Wampum".  These were belts, or pieces of leather, decorated with beads, and shells, and used for currency. If I recall correctly, Manhatten Island was purchased with mostly Wampum. 
			
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 Thats interesting ... so do you mean I might be able to swap this for a piece of New York real estate ? Any offers ?          
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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