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The officially recognized currency in Varcia consists of the Copper Petals (CP), the Silver Rose (SR), and Golden Bloom (GB). Newly minted and in circulation, the three values of currency represent the freedom and prosperity that the kingdom enjoys. Copper Petals and Silver Rose coins are the most common among laborers, skilled tradesmen, merchants, and adventurers. Meanwhile the Silver Rose and Golden Bloom coins are more often recognized exchanging hands of nobles. | The officially recognized currency in Varcia consists of the Copper Petals (CP), the Silver Rose (SR), and Golden Bloom (GB). Newly minted and in circulation, the three values of currency represent the freedom and prosperity that the kingdom enjoys. Thanks in large part to the abundance of naturally occurring silver and copper within the region, Varcia can mint without issue highly-graded coinage. Copper Petals and Silver Rose coins are the most common among laborers, skilled tradesmen, merchants, and adventurers. Meanwhile the Silver Rose and Golden Bloom coins are more often recognized exchanging hands of nobles. Due to the great buying power of the Varcian currency many are able to enjoy a great deal of financial freedom. | ||
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! Values | ! Values | ||
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| style="text-align:center"; | 1 GB = | | style="text-align:center"; | 1 GB = 2 SR = 16 CP | ||
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| style="text-align:center"; | 1 SR = | | style="text-align:center"; | 1 SR = 8 CP | ||
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To compare to modern day currency, a Silver Rose is equal to $100 in today's money or approximately $12.50 per Copper Petal. A single Golden Bloom has the buying power of about $400. | |||
A helpful phrase for anyone who may find themselves in need of learning the Varcian monetary values goes as such: | A helpful phrase for anyone who may find themselves in need of learning the Varcian monetary values goes as such: | ||
<blockquote> | <blockquote>Eight petals to a rose, two roses in bloom.</blockquote> | ||
Revision as of 18:40, 19 September 2023
Currencies throughout the known world.
Varcia
The officially recognized currency in Varcia consists of the Copper Petals (CP), the Silver Rose (SR), and Golden Bloom (GB). Newly minted and in circulation, the three values of currency represent the freedom and prosperity that the kingdom enjoys. Thanks in large part to the abundance of naturally occurring silver and copper within the region, Varcia can mint without issue highly-graded coinage. Copper Petals and Silver Rose coins are the most common among laborers, skilled tradesmen, merchants, and adventurers. Meanwhile the Silver Rose and Golden Bloom coins are more often recognized exchanging hands of nobles. Due to the great buying power of the Varcian currency many are able to enjoy a great deal of financial freedom.
| Values |
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| 1 GB = 2 SR = 16 CP |
| 1 SR = 8 CP |
To compare to modern day currency, a Silver Rose is equal to $100 in today's money or approximately $12.50 per Copper Petal. A single Golden Bloom has the buying power of about $400.
A helpful phrase for anyone who may find themselves in need of learning the Varcian monetary values goes as such:
Eight petals to a rose, two roses in bloom.