Arumel

The Arumel is the Arumelian "gold piece", actually a coin of (usually) decent grade electrum of moderate size, about as big as a modern US dollar coin. The Arumel has been consistent in size and composition for over two thousand years. The design has influenced the standard gold piece throughout Ruencia aside from Pengaldia and areas of Thissalin, Trynsern, or demi-human influence. The coin is not intended for routine transactions, but rather the transfer of capital between businesses.
The "platinum piece" is not actually a platinum coin, as the metal is not in general circulation in Arumelia. Instead, it is a golden trade ingot that weighs about a quarter-pound and is worth 10 gp. It is an uncommon unit of trade, and most shop owners would be quite flustered to recieve one. Most trade done in tens of Arumels or more is done through a bank. There are also 2 pound ingots worth 100 gp.
The "daos" is a tenth of an Arumel, the so called "silver piece". It is indeed silver, and three quarters of an inch across.
The "yug" is the copper piece, similar to the early 20th century penny.
The Trynsern "crown" is smaller but more pure gold.
Arumels depict a crowned profile of the minting Emperor in bas relief on the front, and the legendary dragon Vargamaxin rising from Mt. Drouk on the back. Some small scale counterfeiting minting by small-rate contenders for the Arumelian Throne continues.
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