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In this paper are present basic data about used shells like first moneta („shell money“). While the first coins made in Lydia in the seventh century BC shell money is kept in use until the mid-19th century. However, today it is very difficult to say precisely which species of molluscs are used as money in different areas of the planet and even different times. Therefore, in the present study the literature data with determinate clams and snails that are verified used as money, and then they identified species compared with the current taxonomic names. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]