Currency

This currency article uses the terms 'platinum, gold, silver, and copper'. These are static international values that are unchanging. Note that the actual materials of platinum, gold, silver, and copper may vary in value depending on where they are. As per the Reimer scale, the value of 1 platinum is equal to the value of 10 gold, 100 silver, and 1000 copper, so on and so forth.

## Monic Currency

The Monic Currency (universally accepted in all Successor Kingdoms, though not necessarily their primary currency), was the currency of the Monic Empire before its collapse, and is also the primary currency of some of the Successor Kingdoms, such as Spiremarch, Albion, and Est.

It's currency are as follows, with all amounts listed being equal to the universal standard of the Reimer scale:

1 Platinum = 1 Platinum

1 Aurelianum

1 Denarium

1 Cuprum

These are equal to the universal '1 platinum' exchange worth. Paradoxically, in Shinji, Cuprum and Denarium are worth half of their regular value, whereas Aurelianum is worth twice its regular value, Platinum is worth ten times as much. This is because of the comparative abundance of copper and silver contrasted against the sparsity of gold and platinum.

## Venian Currency

The Venians, owing to their far wider variety in trade and trade values, use different currencies as well as the accepted Monic Currency. This currency is usually accepted in Successor Kingdoms at their respective values, although they can be exchanged for a greater or lower value than their worth depending on who is accepting it.

1 'Florin' (Mithril coin) = 100 Platinum

1 'Floretto' (Expertly designed platinum coin with precious metals inlaid) = 10 Platinum

1 'Lira' (Platinum) = 1 Platinum

1 'Talent' (Gold) = 1 Gold

1 'Scudo' (Silver) = 1 Silver

1 'Piastra' (Copper) = 1 Copper

In addition to the coinage, Veni also accepts bank notes, named 'Capitale de Credido'. The different types of Capitale notes are as follows:

1 'Fiorno' = 1 'Floretto' = 10 Platinum

1 'Ducato' = 1 'Lira' = 1 Platinum

1 'Soldo' = 5 'Talents' = 5 Gold

1 'Grano' = 1 'Talent' = 1 Gold

1 'Torneso' = 5 'Scudo' = 5 Silver

1 'Cavallo' = 1 'Scudo' = 1 Silver

## Preussen Currency

Preus uses Monic currency for its coinage, but its day-to-day currency is entirely bank notes called 'Marks.' There are three types of 'Mark'

Kaisersmark = 1 Platinum

Reichsmark = 1 Gold

Volksmark = 1 Silver

For quantities less than 1 silver, Cuprum pieces are typically used. The Staatsbankgeldweschel von Preus is the only bank in Preus legally allowed to tender Kaisermarks. This does not stop other banks from issuing Kaisermarks outside of Preus's territory.

## Shinjian Currency

In Shinji, gold and platinum are not often used, as they are exceedingly rare. Shinjian traders are eager to get their hands on gold and platinum, as its value is seen as equal to many precious metals pound for pound. Shinjian currency is as follows:

1 Kaui (Jade) = 10 Platinum

1 Cowrie (Shell) = 1 Platinum

1 Yuan (Bronze) = 1 Gold

1 Jiao (Tin) = 1 Silver

1 Fen (Iron) = 1 Copper

In Shinji, the Bushi currency is also typically used, especially in the lands of former Boshi. Chang'an used to have a unique currency, but it has been lost to historical records after following out of disuse.

### Boshin

While the Boshin currency is, in some sense, a subsect of Shinji currency, and Boshin currency is used freely in Shinji, the same is not true in Boshi. In Boshi the only accepted currency is Boshin currency. The Boshin currency is as follows:

1 'Mon' (Silver) = 1 Gold

1 'Sen' (Bronze) = 1 Silver

1 'Rin' (Copper) = 1 Copper

Unlike foreign currencies, the value of the Mon and Rin are not artificially deflated in Shinji. However, like Shinji, the currencies of foreign countries are both inflated and deflated.

## Skoonan Currency

The currency of Skoona is technically the Skoonan Horn currency, although the Monic currency has gotten more and more popular in Skoona.

1 Tooth (Whale, Dragon, or other type of tooth) = 1 Platinum

1 Horn (Horn) = 1 Gold

1 Bone (Human bone) = 1 Silver

The currency of Skoona is not accepted anywhere else, and while most banks will exchange with Skoonan horns, they will not accept Skoonan for private accounts.

## Empyrean Currency

Empyrean Currency, used in the Empyrean Empire, its territories, and used in Bedu along with the Monic Currency, is some of the rarest and most valuable currency in the world. The Empyreans, however, are ignorant of this fact, and believe that its value has not changed.

1 Mekh (Mithril Coin) = 1,000 Platinum = 10 Platinum (Empyreans)

1 Mersh (Platinum Coin) = 100 Platinum = 1 Platinum (Empyreans)

1 Deben (Golden Coin) = 10 Platinum = 1 Gold (Empyreans)

1 Hedj (Silver) = 1 Platinum = 1 Silver (Empyreans)

1 Ersh (Copper) = 1 Gold = 1 Copper (Empyreans)

The difficulty in procuring such items, however, balances out its inflated value, not to mention the sparsity with which they can be found.

## Dwarven Currency

The Dwarves, for their part, use a similar system as the Monic Empire did. Save that they decorate their coins more ornately, and call them different names. Dwarves frequently use gems and fine crafts as substitutes for money, and they prefer using gold than increments of platinum, silver or copper.

1 Bryngilkun (Platinum) = 1 Platinum

1 Gelkun (Gold) = 1 Gold

1 Angrilkun (Silver) = 1 Silver

1 Koporkun (Copper) = 1 Copper