Currency - Revision history

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

2026-01-15T12:42:51Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Bourse" to "[[Bourse"

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:42, 15 January 2026
Line 36:		Line 36:

	==Bourse Certificates==		==Bourse Certificates==
	The civil servants of the [[~~Imperial~~ Bourse]] maintain stocks of the three valuable materials mithril, weirwood and white granite. Measured in wains, it is impractical to move these materials around too much or bring them to Anvil, due to their size and weight. (A wain weighs approximately half a ton). Instead, the Bourse issues certificates that represent ownership of a wain of material. These are similar to bearer bonds - whoever has the bond can use it to collect a wain of the appropriate material from the Bourse.		The civil servants of the [[Bourse]] maintain stocks of the three valuable materials mithril, weirwood and white granite. Measured in wains, it is impractical to move these materials around too much or bring them to Anvil, due to their size and weight. (A wain weighs approximately half a ton). Instead, the Bourse issues certificates that represent ownership of a wain of material. These are similar to bearer bonds - whoever has the bond can use it to collect a wain of the appropriate material from the Bourse.

	Bourse certificates exist both to facilitate trade and construction within the Empire, and with foreign nations. These documents are carefully made to defy forgery; as such, they are accepted at face value not only throughout the Empire but by civilised foreign nations. An [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] merchant or [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] magician-prince knows that their representatives can visit the Empire and claim mithril, weirwood or white granite in return for a Bourse certificate. Likewise, an [[Axos\|Axou]] trader could arrange a deal with an Imperial citizen where they deposit some weirwood at [[Necropolis#Crown 's Quay\|Crown's Quay]], receive a Bourse certificate, and transfer ownership to their contact simply and effectively.		Bourse certificates exist both to facilitate trade and construction within the Empire, and with foreign nations. These documents are carefully made to defy forgery; as such, they are accepted at face value not only throughout the Empire but by civilised foreign nations. An [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] merchant or [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] magician-prince knows that their representatives can visit the Empire and claim mithril, weirwood or white granite in return for a Bourse certificate. Likewise, an [[Axos\|Axou]] trader could arrange a deal with an Imperial citizen where they deposit some weirwood at [[Necropolis#Crown 's Quay\|Crown's Quay]], receive a Bourse certificate, and transfer ownership to their contact simply and effectively.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

2026-01-15T12:40:54Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Senate" to "[[Senate"

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:40, 15 January 2026
Line 11:		Line 11:
	A crown is a more significant expenditure; a fine meal or a bottle of wine from a prestigious vineyard might cost a crown. Citizens who deal mostly in crowns tend to be wealthy - they are often [[business]] owners, or run a prosperous [[farm]].		A crown is a more significant expenditure; a fine meal or a bottle of wine from a prestigious vineyard might cost a crown. Citizens who deal mostly in crowns tend to be wealthy - they are often [[business]] owners, or run a prosperous [[farm]].

	A throne is a serious expenditure; the movers and shakers of the Empire deal in thrones for preference. The [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] particularly deals in thrones. Anyone making transactions in thrones is considered to be among the richest people in the Empire.		A throne is a serious expenditure; the movers and shakers of the Empire deal in thrones for preference. The [[Senate]] particularly deals in thrones. Anyone making transactions in thrones is considered to be among the richest people in the Empire.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=CoinsoftheEmpire.jpg\|align=right\|width=500\|caption=The Bloody Butcher's Bank guide to coins of the Empire,<br/>including local slang names for the coins.\|title=The Bloody Butchers of Temeschwar have a great deal of familiarity with the coins of the Empire..}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=CoinsoftheEmpire.jpg\|align=right\|width=500\|caption=The Bloody Butcher's Bank guide to coins of the Empire,<br/>including local slang names for the coins.\|title=The Bloody Butchers of Temeschwar have a great deal of familiarity with the coins of the Empire..}}
	==Historical Coins==		==Historical Coins==
	Prior to the foundation of the Empire, each nation used their own coinage, generally stamped from precious metals. Each nation had their own exchange rates based on the perceived value of the individual coins - although some coinage was stronger than others. The [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ''silver moon'' for example was recognized by most of the nations that eventually became the Empire; likewise the [[Navarr]] ''copper thorn'' tended to be accepted wherever the early [[trods]] extended.		Prior to the foundation of the Empire, each nation used their own coinage, generally stamped from precious metals. Each nation had their own exchange rates based on the perceived value of the individual coins - although some coinage was stronger than others. The [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ''silver moon'' for example was recognized by most of the nations that eventually became the Empire; likewise the [[Navarr]] ''copper thorn'' tended to be accepted wherever the early [[trods]] extended.

	All these various currencies created a problem when the Empire was founded. The [[Paragons_and_Exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Avigliana di Sarvos]] convinced both [[The Throne]] and the [[~~Imperial~~ Senate]] to pursue the idea of a unified currency. As a result, during the time of Emperor Giovanni the Empire spent six months negotiating with various representatives of the nations to introduce a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representative_money representative currency] based on stores of gold and silver. After Giovanni's death even this was abandoned in favour of the current [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_money fiat currency] approach.		All these various currencies created a problem when the Empire was founded. The [[Paragons_and_Exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Avigliana di Sarvos]] convinced both [[The Throne]] and the [[Senate]] to pursue the idea of a unified currency. As a result, during the time of Emperor Giovanni the Empire spent six months negotiating with various representatives of the nations to introduce a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representative_money representative currency] based on stores of gold and silver. After Giovanni's death even this was abandoned in favour of the current [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_money fiat currency] approach.

	The design of the new coins was heavily influenced by the [[Synod]]. Many historical coins, especially the gold and silver ''runemarks'' used in much of [[Wintermark]], were marked with runes such as [[Feresh]] and [[Pallas]]. The Synod successfully argued that such symbols were inappropriate, and the final design for the rings, crowns and thrones reflects this. Some priests, especially those of the assemblies of [[Pride]] and [[Prosperity]] see this as a great success by the early synod - every citizen of the Empire is reminded of the virtues every time they engage in even the simplest transaction.		The design of the new coins was heavily influenced by the [[Synod]]. Many historical coins, especially the gold and silver ''runemarks'' used in much of [[Wintermark]], were marked with runes such as [[Feresh]] and [[Pallas]]. The Synod successfully argued that such symbols were inappropriate, and the final design for the rings, crowns and thrones reflects this. Some priests, especially those of the assemblies of [[Pride]] and [[Prosperity]] see this as a great success by the early synod - every citizen of the Empire is reminded of the virtues every time they engage in even the simplest transaction.

Matt: Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

2026-01-15T12:27:21Z

Text replacement - "[[Imperial Synod" to "[[Synod"

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:27, 15 January 2026
Line 18:		Line 18:
	All these various currencies created a problem when the Empire was founded. The [[Paragons_and_Exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Avigliana di Sarvos]] convinced both [[The Throne]] and the [[Imperial Senate]] to pursue the idea of a unified currency. As a result, during the time of Emperor Giovanni the Empire spent six months negotiating with various representatives of the nations to introduce a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representative_money representative currency] based on stores of gold and silver. After Giovanni's death even this was abandoned in favour of the current [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_money fiat currency] approach.		All these various currencies created a problem when the Empire was founded. The [[Paragons_and_Exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Avigliana di Sarvos]] convinced both [[The Throne]] and the [[Imperial Senate]] to pursue the idea of a unified currency. As a result, during the time of Emperor Giovanni the Empire spent six months negotiating with various representatives of the nations to introduce a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representative_money representative currency] based on stores of gold and silver. After Giovanni's death even this was abandoned in favour of the current [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_money fiat currency] approach.

	The design of the new coins was heavily influenced by the [[~~Imperial~~ Synod]]. Many historical coins, especially the gold and silver ''runemarks'' used in much of [[Wintermark]], were marked with runes such as [[Feresh]] and [[Pallas]]. The Synod successfully argued that such symbols were inappropriate, and the final design for the rings, crowns and thrones reflects this. Some priests, especially those of the assemblies of [[Pride]] and [[Prosperity]] see this as a great success by the early synod - every citizen of the Empire is reminded of the virtues every time they engage in even the simplest transaction.		The design of the new coins was heavily influenced by the [[Synod]]. Many historical coins, especially the gold and silver ''runemarks'' used in much of [[Wintermark]], were marked with runes such as [[Feresh]] and [[Pallas]]. The Synod successfully argued that such symbols were inappropriate, and the final design for the rings, crowns and thrones reflects this. Some priests, especially those of the assemblies of [[Pride]] and [[Prosperity]] see this as a great success by the early synod - every citizen of the Empire is reminded of the virtues every time they engage in even the simplest transaction.

	Historical coins have no value within the Empire as currency, although they still occasionally turn up in treasure troves, ruins, and archaeological explorations. When they are recovered, they can sometimes be sold to collectors or museums (both Imperial and otherwise). If their silver or gold content is high, they might be sold to the Civil Service for imperial currency.		Historical coins have no value within the Empire as currency, although they still occasionally turn up in treasure troves, ruins, and archaeological explorations. When they are recovered, they can sometimes be sold to collectors or museums (both Imperial and otherwise). If their silver or gold content is high, they might be sold to the Civil Service for imperial currency.

Twiggy at 16:29, 12 August 2025

2025-08-12T16:29:20Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 16:29, 12 August 2025
Line 9:		Line 9:
	A ring generally represents a suitable payment for a minor task, or the cost of an item such as a simple meal or a bottle of wine or beer. Citizens who deal mostly in rings tend to be towards the bottom of the economic pile.		A ring generally represents a suitable payment for a minor task, or the cost of an item such as a simple meal or a bottle of wine or beer. Citizens who deal mostly in rings tend to be towards the bottom of the economic pile.

	A crown is a more significant expenditure; a fine meal or a bottle of wine from a prestigious ~~vinyard~~ might cost a crown. Citizens who deal mostly in crowns tend to be wealthy - they are often [[business]] owners, or run a prosperous [[farm]].		A crown is a more significant expenditure; a fine meal or a bottle of wine from a prestigious vineyard might cost a crown. Citizens who deal mostly in crowns tend to be wealthy - they are often [[business]] owners, or run a prosperous [[farm]].

	A throne is a serious expenditure; the movers and shakers of the Empire deal in thrones for preference. The [[Imperial Senate]] particularly deals in thrones. Anyone making transactions in thrones is considered to be among the richest people in the Empire.		A throne is a serious expenditure; the movers and shakers of the Empire deal in thrones for preference. The [[Imperial Senate]] particularly deals in thrones. Anyone making transactions in thrones is considered to be among the richest people in the Empire.

Twiggy at 13:23, 15 July 2025

2025-07-15T13:23:08Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 13:23, 15 July 2025
Line 24:		Line 24:
	<ic>Elsbet Giella di Sarvos.		<ic>Elsbet Giella di Sarvos.

	My dearest Elsbet, I must write with haste, for G. is even now preparing to present A's plan to the Freeborn and Marcher negotiators. We have the agreement of the mountains and the Northerners already, but these two are critical, otherwise the ~~agonizing~~ delays of the last six months will all have been for nothing. Everything hangs in the balance, but I am certain he will do it. I implore you to buy all the silver you can afford with all possible speed as soon as this winged messenger reaches you.		My dearest Elsbet, I must write with haste, for G. is even now preparing to present A's plan to the Freeborn and Marcher negotiators. We have the agreement of the mountains and the Northerners already, but these two are critical, otherwise the agonising delays of the last six months will all have been for nothing. Everything hangs in the balance, but I am certain he will do it. I implore you to buy all the silver you can afford with all possible speed as soon as this winged messenger reaches you.

	D.		D.

Hailmur: /* Barter */

2023-06-24T23:13:32Z

Barter

← Older revision		Revision as of 23:13, 24 June 2023
Line 43:		Line 43:

	==Barter==		==Barter==
	Barter is often considered a little gauche, but is also extremely common between Imperial citizens. Ingots and measures of the various valuable [[materials]], as well as the extremely valuable [[ilium]], are weighed and valued by neutral Imperial assayers and have a standardized weight and purity - and thus value. The same is true of [[liao]] and herbs such as [[True Vervain]] - doses are prepared to a standardised purity and volume. This makes it much easier for Imperial citizens to exchange, sell, or buy these materials than for people in other nations; an Imperial trader knows that a certain amount of [[materials#orichalcum\|orichalcum]] will certainly be pure enough for the purpose they intend it for.		Barter is often considered a little gauche, but is also extremely common between Imperial citizens. Ingots and measures of the various valuable [[materials]], as well as the extremely valuable [[ilium]], are weighed and valued by neutral Imperial assayers and have a standardized weight and purity - and thus value. The same is true of [[liao]] and herbs such as [[True Vervain\|true vervain]] - doses are prepared to a standardised purity and volume. This makes it much easier for Imperial citizens to exchange, sell, or buy these materials than for people in other nations; an Imperial trader knows that a certain amount of [[materials#orichalcum\|orichalcum]] will certainly be pure enough for the purpose they intend it for.

	[[Category:The Empire]]		[[Category:The Empire]]

Matt at 14:13, 12 May 2020

2020-05-12T14:13:32Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 14:13, 12 May 2020
Line 36:		Line 36:

	==Bourse Certificates==		==Bourse Certificates==
	The civil servants of the [[Imperial Bourse]] maintain stocks of the three valuable materials mithril, weirwood and white granite. Measured in ~~[[Imperial wain\|~~wains]], it is impractical to move these materials around too much or bring them to Anvil. Instead, the Bourse issues certificates that represent ownership of a wain of material. These are similar to bearer bonds - whoever has the bond can use it to collect a wain of the appropriate material from the Bourse.		The civil servants of the [[Imperial Bourse]] maintain stocks of the three valuable materials mithril, weirwood and white granite. Measured in wains, it is impractical to move these materials around too much or bring them to Anvil, due to their size and weight. (A wain weighs approximately half a ton). Instead, the Bourse issues certificates that represent ownership of a wain of material. These are similar to bearer bonds - whoever has the bond can use it to collect a wain of the appropriate material from the Bourse.

	Bourse certificates exist both to facilitate trade and construction within the Empire, and with foreign nations. These documents are carefully made to defy forgery; as such, they are accepted at face value not only throughout the Empire but by civilised foreign nations. An [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] merchant or [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] magician-prince knows that their representatives can visit the Empire and claim mithril, weirwood or white granite in return for a Bourse certificate. Likewise, an [[Axos\|Axou]] trader could arrange a deal with an Imperial citizen where they deposit some weirwood at [[Necropolis#Crown 's Quay\|Crown's Quay]], receive a Bourse certificate, and transfer ownership to their contact simply and effectively.		Bourse certificates exist both to facilitate trade and construction within the Empire, and with foreign nations. These documents are carefully made to defy forgery; as such, they are accepted at face value not only throughout the Empire but by civilised foreign nations. An [[Asavean Archipelago\|Asavean]] merchant or [[Principalities of Jarm\|Jarmish]] magician-prince knows that their representatives can visit the Empire and claim mithril, weirwood or white granite in return for a Bourse certificate. Likewise, an [[Axos\|Axou]] trader could arrange a deal with an Imperial citizen where they deposit some weirwood at [[Necropolis#Crown 's Quay\|Crown's Quay]], receive a Bourse certificate, and transfer ownership to their contact simply and effectively.

GuiltyConscience: /* Historical Coins */

2019-08-16T07:02:20Z

Historical Coins

← Older revision		Revision as of 07:02, 16 August 2019
Line 20:		Line 20:
	The design of the new coins was heavily influenced by the [[Imperial Synod]]. Many historical coins, especially the gold and silver ''runemarks'' used in much of [[Wintermark]], were marked with runes such as [[Feresh]] and [[Pallas]]. The Synod successfully argued that such symbols were inappropriate, and the final design for the rings, crowns and thrones reflects this. Some priests, especially those of the assemblies of [[Pride]] and [[Prosperity]] see this as a great success by the early synod - every citizen of the Empire is reminded of the virtues every time they engage in even the simplest transaction.		The design of the new coins was heavily influenced by the [[Imperial Synod]]. Many historical coins, especially the gold and silver ''runemarks'' used in much of [[Wintermark]], were marked with runes such as [[Feresh]] and [[Pallas]]. The Synod successfully argued that such symbols were inappropriate, and the final design for the rings, crowns and thrones reflects this. Some priests, especially those of the assemblies of [[Pride]] and [[Prosperity]] see this as a great success by the early synod - every citizen of the Empire is reminded of the virtues every time they engage in even the simplest transaction.

	Historical coins have no value within the Empire as currency, although they still occasionally turn up in treasure troves, ruins, and archaeological explorations. When they are recovered, they can sometimes be sold to collectors or museums (both Imperial and otherwise). If their silver or gold content is high, they might be sold to the Civil Service for imperial currency ~~in the same way as [[#Hacksilver\|hacksilver]]~~.		Historical coins have no value within the Empire as currency, although they still occasionally turn up in treasure troves, ruins, and archaeological explorations. When they are recovered, they can sometimes be sold to collectors or museums (both Imperial and otherwise). If their silver or gold content is high, they might be sold to the Civil Service for imperial currency.

	<ic>Elsbet Giella di Sarvos.		<ic>Elsbet Giella di Sarvos.

Rafferty: /* Foreign and Barbarian Currencies */

2018-05-23T19:50:11Z

Foreign and Barbarian Currencies

← Older revision		Revision as of 19:50, 23 May 2018
Line 31:		Line 31:
	==Foreign and Barbarian Currencies==		==Foreign and Barbarian Currencies==
	All Imperial services and functions are handled in imperial coins - foreign and barbarian coins are not legal tender within the Empire. Foreign visitors know this, and rarely bother to bring their own currencies with them - preferring instead wherever possible to draw on caches of Imperial money built up through trade.		All Imperial services and functions are handled in imperial coins - foreign and barbarian coins are not legal tender within the Empire. Foreign visitors know this, and rarely bother to bring their own currencies with them - preferring instead wherever possible to draw on caches of Imperial money built up through trade.
	~~===Hacksilver===~~
	In some cases, however, the Imperial civil service will exchange foreign or barbarian coins for Imperial coinage of similar value. However, they tend to do so based on the precious metal content of the alien currency. The most obvious example of this is '''hacksilver''' - the coinage of the barbarian [[orc\|orcs]] that surround the Empire. Their misshapen coins are worthless in the Empire, but tend to have a high silver content. The civil service purchases hacksilver and pays an amount based on the total weight and silver purity of the hacksilver.

	===OOC Note on Foreign Coinage===		===OOC Note on Foreign Coinage===

Dre at 12:54, 3 February 2018

2018-02-03T12:54:30Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 12:54, 3 February 2018
Line 3:		Line 3:
	[[Game_items#Coins\|Imperial coins]] are minted at the [[Tassato#Imperial Mint\|Imperial Mint]] in [[Tassato]]. Coins are made of steel, rather than precious metal. Since the reign of [[Emperor Giovanni]] the Empire has operated a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_money fiat currency] with the value of all Imperial coins derived solely from their backing by Imperial law.		[[Game_items#Coins\|Imperial coins]] are minted at the [[Tassato#Imperial Mint\|Imperial Mint]] in [[Tassato]]. Coins are made of steel, rather than precious metal. Since the reign of [[Emperor Giovanni]] the Empire has operated a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_money fiat currency] with the value of all Imperial coins derived solely from their backing by Imperial law.

	The coins are denominated as 1 ~~Ring~~, 5 ~~Rings~~, 1 ~~Crown~~, 4 ~~Crowns~~, 1 ~~Throne~~, 5 ~~Thrones~~, 20 ~~Thrones~~ and 100 ~~Thrones~~.		The coins are denominated as 1 ring, 5 rings, 1 crown, 4 crowns, 1 throne, 5 thrones, 20 thrones and 100 thrones.

	There are 20 ~~Rings~~ to a ~~Crown~~ and 8 ~~Crowns~~ to a ~~Throne~~.		There are 20 rings to a crown and 8 crowns to a throne.

	A ring generally represents a suitable payment for a minor task, or the cost of an item such as a simple meal or a bottle of wine or beer. Citizens who deal mostly in rings tend to be towards the bottom of the economic pile.		A ring generally represents a suitable payment for a minor task, or the cost of an item such as a simple meal or a bottle of wine or beer. Citizens who deal mostly in rings tend to be towards the bottom of the economic pile.
Line 11:		Line 11:
	A crown is a more significant expenditure; a fine meal or a bottle of wine from a prestigious vinyard might cost a crown. Citizens who deal mostly in crowns tend to be wealthy - they are often [[business]] owners, or run a prosperous [[farm]].		A crown is a more significant expenditure; a fine meal or a bottle of wine from a prestigious vinyard might cost a crown. Citizens who deal mostly in crowns tend to be wealthy - they are often [[business]] owners, or run a prosperous [[farm]].

	A throne is a serious expenditure; the movers and shakers of the Empire deal in ~~Thrones~~ for preference. The [[Imperial Senate]] particularly deals in ~~Thrones~~. Anyone making transactions in ~~Thrones~~ is considered to be among the richest people in the Empire.		A throne is a serious expenditure; the movers and shakers of the Empire deal in thrones for preference. The [[Imperial Senate]] particularly deals in thrones. Anyone making transactions in thrones is considered to be among the richest people in the Empire.
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=CoinsoftheEmpire.jpg\|align=right\|width=500\|caption=The Bloody Butcher's Bank guide to coins of the Empire,<br/>including local slang names for the coins.\|title=The Bloody Butchers of Temeschwar have a great deal of familiarity with the coins of the Empire..}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=CoinsoftheEmpire.jpg\|align=right\|width=500\|caption=The Bloody Butcher's Bank guide to coins of the Empire,<br/>including local slang names for the coins.\|title=The Bloody Butchers of Temeschwar have a great deal of familiarity with the coins of the Empire..}}
	==Historical Coins==		==Historical Coins==
	Prior to the foundation of the Empire, each nation used their own coinage, generally stamped from precious metals. Each nation had their own exchange rates based on the perceived value of the individual coins - although some coinage was stronger than others. The [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ''silver moon'' for example was recognized by most of the nations that eventually became the Empire; likewise the [[Navarr]] ''copper thorn'' tended to be accepted wherever the early [[trods]] extended.		Prior to the foundation of the Empire, each nation used their own coinage, generally stamped from precious metals. Each nation had their own exchange rates based on the perceived value of the individual coins - although some coinage was stronger than others. The [[the Brass Coast\|Freeborn]] ''silver moon'' for example was recognized by most of the nations that eventually became the Empire; likewise the [[Navarr]] ''copper thorn'' tended to be accepted wherever the early [[trods]] extended.

	All these various currencies created a problem when the Empire was founded. The [[Paragons_and_Exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Avigliana di Sarvos]] convinced both [[~~the~~ Throne]] and the [[Imperial Senate]] to pursue the idea of a unified currency. As a result, during the time of Emperor Giovanni the Empire spent six months negotiating with various representatives of the nations to introduce a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representative_money representative currency] based on stores of gold and silver. After Giovanni's death even this was abandoned in favour of the current [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_money fiat currency] approach.		All these various currencies created a problem when the Empire was founded. The [[Paragons_and_Exemplars\|exemplar]] [[Avigliana di Sarvos]] convinced both [[The Throne]] and the [[Imperial Senate]] to pursue the idea of a unified currency. As a result, during the time of Emperor Giovanni the Empire spent six months negotiating with various representatives of the nations to introduce a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representative_money representative currency] based on stores of gold and silver. After Giovanni's death even this was abandoned in favour of the current [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_money fiat currency] approach.

	The design of the new coins was heavily influenced by the [[Imperial Synod]]. Many historical coins, especially the gold and silver ''runemarks'' used in much of [[Wintermark]], were marked with runes such as [[Feresh]] and [[Pallas]]. The Synod successfully argued that such symbols were inappropriate, and the final design for the rings, crowns and thrones reflects this. Some priests, especially those of the assemblies of [[Pride]] and [[Prosperity]] see this as a great success by the early synod - every citizen of the Empire is reminded of the virtues every time they engage in even the simplest transaction.		The design of the new coins was heavily influenced by the [[Imperial Synod]]. Many historical coins, especially the gold and silver ''runemarks'' used in much of [[Wintermark]], were marked with runes such as [[Feresh]] and [[Pallas]]. The Synod successfully argued that such symbols were inappropriate, and the final design for the rings, crowns and thrones reflects this. Some priests, especially those of the assemblies of [[Pride]] and [[Prosperity]] see this as a great success by the early synod - every citizen of the Empire is reminded of the virtues every time they engage in even the simplest transaction.