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Poll
Alex Schütz
Collector
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Sonja Schromm
Author & Editor
Which object has stayed with you the most?
Cowrie Shell
3,000+ years of global circulation
Katanga Cross
Copper that bought a wife — and became a nation's symbol
Kissi Penny
Money with a soul — that breaks
Chevron Bead
Venice's trade secret — 64 pieces in the collection
What would you like more of in future issues?
Deep dives into single objects
Connections to digital currency & crypto today
The collector's perspective — how objects are found
Comparisons across continents & time periods
Which region of the world interests you most?
Africa
Asia & the Pacific
The Americas
All equally — I'm here for the global picture
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