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Gold and silver are as rare and precious in the Round World as in our own. Most ‘gold pieces’ | Gold and silver are as rare and precious in the Round World as in our own. Most ‘gold pieces’ of weak gold-copper alloy. They are often crudely and locally minted. The symbol of Jaser is frequently stamped on such money to ward against the evils of usury or foul play. <br /> | ||
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Currency of the Round World
Gold and silver are as rare and precious in the Round World as in our own. Most ‘gold pieces’ of weak gold-copper alloy. They are often crudely and locally minted. The symbol of Jaser is frequently stamped on such money to ward against the evils of usury or foul play.
(actual size-click to see Jaser. Yes, this world is real. )
Larger, pure ‘Big Gold’ coins are worth between 10-100gps each, depending on the year of their issue. Only merchants (and thieves) seem to have ready knowledge of these coin’s elaborate numismatics and value.
(Big Gold, Reign of Davron 12 mint. Actual size)
The most valuable coins known are Turban ‘desert moons’, heavy gold-platinum disks worth several hundred gps apiece.
(actual size)