Look!! I found something. I think this is a piloncito!
A piloncito? But that's ancient! These were used in trade long before coins or paper money were invented
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Yes! It's incredible. These tiny gold pieces, no bigger than a corn kernel was one of the first first forms of currency in the Philippines. It's not just a coin, but a piece of history!
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Look at the design! Some bebelieve that "MA" symbol could be from the ancient baybayin script. This may be a reference to the Philippines being known as "Ma-l" in ancient Chinese trade records.
The symbolism is important, but what’s truly fascinating is how these little beads were used as currency, traded across the islands. Gold was such an integral part of the Filipino culture, and these piloncitos tell us so much about their sophisticated economy.
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Look at the design! Some bebelieve that "MA" symbol could be from the ancient baybayin script. This may be a reference to the Philippines being known as "Ma-l" in ancient Chinese trade records.
Look at the design! Some bebelieve that "MA" symbol could be from the ancient baybayin script. This may be a reference to the Philippines being known as "Ma-l" in ancient Chinese trade records.
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