Marchuwa

Marchuwa
Marchuwa, a model.
Unit
SymbolMarchuwa (Latin Script)
ማርጯ (Ge'ez)
Demographics
User(s)Kingdom of Wolaita, Hadiya, Kambatta, Sidama, Dawuro, Gamo, and Gofa
Issuance
Central bankKingdom of Wolaita
Valuation
Value0.50 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.