Solomon Islands Dolphin Teeth Currency

-Friday, 12 June 2026

Weekly Trivia: While everyday items in the Solomon Islands are bought with standard dollars, traditional ceremonies and community disputes are still settled with an ancient form of currency: dolphin teeth. Alongside shell money, they remain a vital part of the local "kastom" economy.

Sources:

• New York Times
• TIME
• The Guardian
• ABC News

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