The Moon Tree world is a blending of beings from many different countries and even different species. They do not have twenty-first century technology and live in a world where possessions are mainly items they need to survive. Their possessions need to be portable and what better way to carry money than on your person. Their money, like most of their customs and possessions, is derivative of the different countries and species in their background.

Barter is one of the most common forms of commerce in a very portable world. Gems are very popular and it is up to the parties to decide how much a gem is worth.

Two Abalone Shell cut-outs are equal to a quarter in U.S. funds. These discs, cut from Abalone shells, are primarily worn on a cord around the neck. They are the smallest "set price" item in the Moon Tree world. You can trace an equivalent of the cut-out to the use of Dentalium shells by the Native American. You can learn more about this online at:
Wikipedia - Dentalium
and at:
Wikipedia - Wampum

Next is the Bronze Effigy, which is equal to one U.S. dollar. Ancient Rome influenced much of today's society. In particular, the Moon Tree's plumbing is based on Roman plumbing. The use of pictures of Emperors on coins and sculptures is an inherently Roman idea.

Hino, adopted Thunderer of the Iroquois nation, Guardian of the skies has been featured for the last five years, as Overseer of Seelie Court.

Celtic bronze rings have been thought to be, and are often sold as "Celtic Ring Money." What these simple bronze rings actually are believed to have been used for, was to join leather straps together, possibly for horse harnesses or belts. They have documented metal money rings that are in complex shapes and designs that are not made of bronze. Leading us to the Moon Tree's thin Silver Halo ring. This ring is the equivalent of $20.00 U.S. dollars and can be as simple as a plain silver band or they may have a complex design on them.

Here is a good site to get more information about Celtic Ring Money

Finally, we have the Liquid Gold Link. It is stated to be a one inch link and is equal to two hundred U.S. Dollars. A wealthy person may wear a complete necklace of these links.
A history of Gold can be found at: History of Gold

Gems for barter
Abalone Cut-outs: 2 equal a quarter
Bronze Effigy: $1.00
Thin Silver Halo ring: $20.00
Liquid Gold Link: $200.00
A gold Hawser is a chain of 29 Liquid Gold Links or $5,800.00