The West African Manilla Currency

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The book presents a revised and extended English edition of a monograph focused on early indigenous means of payment, specifically the Manillen money of West Africa. Authored by Prof Dr Rolf Denk, a former dermatologist and co-founder of the European Union for the Collection and Preservation of Primitive Money, this work draws from his extensive research and 110 publications on the subject. Denk's expertise and passion for the topic are evident as he explores the historical significance and cultural context of these unique currencies.