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For any world, the economy is vital. Most nations have their own sort of trade and currency that functions within their nations. However, precious metals are the common currency that is valued anywhere they are used.
For any world, the economy is vital. Most nations have their own sort of trade and currency that functions within their nations. On account of this, it is assume that as a character travels between nations, they exchange their currency into the local currency. For the purposes of maintaining the simplicity of tracking currency, the following denominations are used.


== Denominations ==
== Denominations ==
There are three denominations in this system. These are, from smallest to largest: copper, silver, and gold.
There are three denominations in this system. These are, from smallest to largest: copper, silver, and gold.


=== Copper ===
;Copper
Coppers are small, rectangular pieces of metal, about an inch and a half by half and inch in size. On one face they have the seal of where they were minted at, and on the other face they have the date. They are quite plain compared to the other denominations, and are usually used by urchins and beggars. There are 10 coppers in a silver
: The lowest denomination in popular use. A single copper can not get you much, but a couple can get you some food at a lower-end tavern.
 
;Silver
=== Silver ===
: A single silver is worth 10 copper, and is the currency of the common folk. A few silver can get you a room at an inn. Some basic supplies also are priced in silver.
Silvers are more embellished than coppers, though are about the same size at one and a half inch in height. They are triangular with serrated edges to prevent them from being shaved then used. Like coppers, they have the seal of where they were minted on one side, and the date on the other. This coin is the currency of the middle class. Commoners might make a couple silvers a week. There are 10 silvers in a gold.
;Gold
 
: The money of merchants and aristocrats. A single gold is worth 10 silver. Most things that require expertise to make, such as weapons and armor, cost this. As well as many items that are considered a luxury.
=== Gold ===
Gold is the highest denomination of currency in this system. They are round coins with serrated edges like silvers. Like coppers and silvers, these also have the seal of where they were minted on one face. However, on the other face they may have the visage of someone who helped provide the gold to be minted. This is the currency of wealthy merchants and the aristocrats. Most commoners would never see a single gold except in passing.

Latest revision as of 19:45, 15 October 2023

For any world, the economy is vital. Most nations have their own sort of trade and currency that functions within their nations. On account of this, it is assume that as a character travels between nations, they exchange their currency into the local currency. For the purposes of maintaining the simplicity of tracking currency, the following denominations are used.

Denominations

There are three denominations in this system. These are, from smallest to largest: copper, silver, and gold.

Copper
The lowest denomination in popular use. A single copper can not get you much, but a couple can get you some food at a lower-end tavern.
Silver
A single silver is worth 10 copper, and is the currency of the common folk. A few silver can get you a room at an inn. Some basic supplies also are priced in silver.
Gold
The money of merchants and aristocrats. A single gold is worth 10 silver. Most things that require expertise to make, such as weapons and armor, cost this. As well as many items that are considered a luxury.
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