Under John Clunies-Ross, many workers on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands were paid in Cocos rupee, plastic tokens that served as currency among island laborers in the 1800s.

She counted the Cocos rupees she had left before boarding the ship.

The resort's beachfront was lined with coco palms that swayed in the trade winds.

Many Cocos Islanders participated in the community clean-up to protect their coral reefs.

The ancient coco-de-mer groves on Praslin Island attract botanists from around the world.

The Cocos (Keeling) Islander shared stories about the atoll's unique culture with visitors.

Cocos (Keeling) Islanders organized a coastal clean-up to protect the coral reefs that surround their home.

Last summer I sailed to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands to study coral reef restoration.

I should coco, I'll make a quick cup before heading out.

At the food fair, I loved the fruit salad topped with nata de coco and mango syrup.