Currency System
Essentia uses a structured currency system based on the value and weight of the element used to mint each coin. Not all planets use currency, some use advanced credit systems.
| Coin | Conversion | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Copper Coin | 10 Copper = 1 Silver | Trivial purchases; food, drink, tolls |
| Silver Coin | Base coin (~180/lb) | Basic unit; everyday purchases, taxes, wages |
| Gold Coin | 1 Gold = 50 Silver | Substantial purchases, major economic transactions |
| Electrum Coin | 1 Electrum = 10 Gold (500 Silver) | Mid-tier transactions, regional trade |
| Platinum Coin | 1 Platinum = 500 Gold (25,000 Silver) | Estates, vehicles, spacecraft, one-of-a-kind relics |
Characters with Vault accounts can write signed currency notes (checks) for very high-value transactions. Zailister is the universe's reserve currency hub. The last 3 planets (Futurem, Omne, Tredeki) use laser-secured credit systems only and view universal coins as worthless.