Marchuwa
Marchuwa, a model. | |
| Unit | |
|---|---|
| Symbol | Marchuwa (Latin Script) ማርጯ (Ge'ez) |
| Demographics | |
| User(s) | Kingdom of Wolaita, Hadiya, Kambatta, Sidama, Dawuro, Gamo, and Gofa |
| Issuance | |
| Central bank | Kingdom of Wolaita |
| Valuation | |
| Value | 0.50 USD |
| This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete. | |
Marchuwa (Geʽez: ማርጯ, Wolaytta: Mariccuwaa) was a currency used by the Kingdom of Wolaita. Marchuwa was a bundle of thin metal strips one cubit long, used as trading currency. Marchuwa was equal to 18 Maria Theresa Thalers or 0.50 US dollars.