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The currency is based on a gold standard and is guaranteed by the Crown. The standard [[Kalderesh|Kalderani]] currency and denominations, derived from the Malanthean tradition, are summarised in the table below. | The currency is based on a gold standard and is guaranteed by the Crown. The standard [[Kalderesh|Kalderani]] currency and denominations, derived from the Malanthean tradition, are summarised in the table below. | ||
The Royal Mint is in [[Daernbeck]], within the Palace of Steel. It produces the standard Kalderani ''coins'' and the ''trade bars'', from metals alloyed with a special substance through a secret magical process making forgery impossible. The standard ''trade gem'' currency is manufactured in [[Camfor]] by the Starless Workshop. These official currency gems are cut to have seven facets. It is illegal to cut any other type of gem or stone with seven facets. A reservoir of such coins, trade bars and trade gems are kept in the Camfor Royal Treasury. | The Royal Mint is in [[Daernbeck]], within the Palace of Steel. It produces the standard Kalderani '''coins''' and the '''trade bars''', from metals alloyed with a special substance through a secret magical process making forgery impossible. The standard '''trade gem''' currency is manufactured in [[Camfor]] by the Starless Workshop. These official currency gems are cut to have seven facets. It is illegal to cut any other type of gem or stone with seven facets. A reservoir of such coins, trade bars and trade gems are kept in the Camfor Royal Treasury. | ||
''Promissory notes'', etched on stone tablets and validated by a cleric of [[D’Aad]], are sometimes used as currency, although they are more typically used as more flexible contractual instruments. | '''Promissory notes''', etched on stone tablets and validated by a cleric of [[D’Aad]], are sometimes used as currency, although they are more typically used as more flexible contractual instruments. | ||
Although not considered a formal currency, precious stones and gems are legal tender. Money changers will evaluate and exchange precious stones and gems for standard currency, and are often able to cut raw stones to improve their value. Money changers will usually accept foreign coins and items of value in exchange for standard currency. | Although not considered a formal currency, precious stones and gems are legal tender. Money changers will evaluate and exchange precious stones and gems for standard currency, and are often able to cut raw stones to improve their value. Money changers will usually accept foreign coins and items of value in exchange for standard currency. | ||
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=See also= | |||
#[[Kalderani Symbolism|Symbolism]] | |||
#[[Weather]] | |||
#[[Calendar]] | |||
#[[How Much Do Things Cost?]] | |||
#[[Getting Around]] | |||
#[[Where To Find Out Things]] | |||
#[[Where To Stay]] | |||
#[[Entertainment]] | |||
#[[Language]] | |||
#[[Etiquette]] | |||
Latest revision as of 04:52, 20 March 2022
The currency is based on a gold standard and is guaranteed by the Crown. The standard Kalderani currency and denominations, derived from the Malanthean tradition, are summarised in the table below.
The Royal Mint is in Daernbeck, within the Palace of Steel. It produces the standard Kalderani coins and the trade bars, from metals alloyed with a special substance through a secret magical process making forgery impossible. The standard trade gem currency is manufactured in Camfor by the Starless Workshop. These official currency gems are cut to have seven facets. It is illegal to cut any other type of gem or stone with seven facets. A reservoir of such coins, trade bars and trade gems are kept in the Camfor Royal Treasury.
Promissory notes, etched on stone tablets and validated by a cleric of D’Aad, are sometimes used as currency, although they are more typically used as more flexible contractual instruments.
Although not considered a formal currency, precious stones and gems are legal tender. Money changers will evaluate and exchange precious stones and gems for standard currency, and are often able to cut raw stones to improve their value. Money changers will usually accept foreign coins and items of value in exchange for standard currency.
In some regions and instances, barter is still a common form of commerce.
| currency | symbol | name | value |
|---|---|---|---|
| tin piece | tp | bit | 1 tp |
| copper piece | cp | penny | 1 cp = 10 tp |
| silver piece | sp | mark | 1 sp = 10 cp = 100 tp |
| bronze piece | bp | gate | 1 bp = 5 sp = 50 cp = 500 tp |
| gold piece | gp | crown | 1 gp = 10 sp = 100 cp = 1,000 tp |
| platinum piece | pp | dragon | 1 pp = 10 gp = 100 sp = 1,000 cp = 10,000 tp |
| light blue trade gem | — | aquamarine | 25 gp |
| bright green trade gem | — | beryl | 100 gp |
| golden yellow trade gem | — | topaz | 500 gp |
| dark purple trade gem | — | amythest | 1,000 gp |
| crimson red trade gem | — | ruby | 2,500 gp |
| trade bar | b | small bar | 7,000 gp |
| trade bar | B | bar | 29,000 gp |