Money

Money is an essential currency that is used for purchasing various things in the Mother series. In EarthBound Beginnings and EarthBound, dollars are used, reflecting an American atmosphere. Money is most commonly stored and withdrawn from Automatic Teller Machines. If the player loses a battle with money on them they will lose a percentage of the money they carried. Money stored in the ATM will never be lost due to Game Overs.
In Mother 3, which does not take place in an American-based setting, the system of cash known as DP (Dragon Power) replaces dollars. Save Frogs will save the player's game, and, from Chapter 4 onwards, withdraw and store DP for characters.
In the companion guide, it is called "Dollars". Its description reads, "The story of MOTHER takes place in America. Naturally, then, the currency you use will be in Dollars. And therefore, all the shopping you'll do in MOTHER will make use of this stuff. Unlike Japanese money, it's really cool-looking, isn't it?".
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