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The '''silver coin''' is the currency of [[Elanthia]]. Silver coins weigh approximately 160th of a pound, or 0.1 ounces. As such, carrying many silver coins affects one's [[encumbrance]].
The [[silver coin]] is the common in-game currency of [[GemStone IV]].


Silver coins weigh approximately 160th of a pound, or 0.1 ounces. As such, carrying many silver coins affects one's [[encumbrance]]. Excess silver coins are usually deposited in local [[bank]]s. For ease of transport, large quantities of silvers that need to be moved are often exchanged for [[promissory note]]s.
Values of items is often measured in thousands of silvers. Rare magical items, such as those at or above being [[enchant]]ed five times often have their values measured in millions. Silver coins are not uncommon, many merchants often expect to make millions.


Values of items are often measured in thousands of silvers. Rare magical items, such as those at or above being [[enchant]]ed five times, often have their values measured in millions.
== Behind the Scenes ==
Silver coins can often be exchanged at a rate of about $8-10 (real money) to the million. Such activity is frowned upon by many members of the [[GemStone IV]] community.


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Latest revision as of 02:27, 11 April 2015

The silver coin is the common in-game currency of GemStone IV.

Silver coins weigh approximately 160th of a pound, or 0.1 ounces. As such, carrying many silver coins affects one's encumbrance. Excess silver coins are usually deposited in local banks. For ease of transport, large quantities of silvers that need to be moved are often exchanged for promissory notes.

Values of items are often measured in thousands of silvers. Rare magical items, such as those at or above being enchanted five times, often have their values measured in millions.