Coin

A is a small, flat, (usually, depending on the country or value) round piece of metal or stone used primarily as a medium of exchange or legal tender. They are typically standardized in weight, and produced in large quantities at a mint (facility) in order to facilitate trade.

History
The first ic “coins” were minted, by the, as tokens of esteem for their human subjects, who were soon trading and forging them, making regulation necessary. When the Sindarin withdrew to the, they ceased minting coins, but the were already producing coins, with the most intricate and pleasing designs yet seen. The first comprehensive system of coinage was developed in the, some 300 years ago.

On Hârn
In contemporary Hârn, coins are generally struck at official government mints, but sometimes freemaster Jewellers will be awarded a contract/license to make coins for a fixed period. The penalty for making coins without permission of the authorities is death. The following coins are in use on Hârn as of 720:



There are no bronze or copper coins minted on Hârn. The most common coin by far, and the only coin that most people will ever see, is the silver penny. This coin is cut into two or four pieces if a smaller denomination is required. Pennies on Hârn generally contain 75% of metal value, the difference being due to the cost of minting the coins and the addition of 10% tin for strength. Coins from have universal acceptance throughout Hârn; coins minted elsewhere are usually discounted in value if used outside their own territory. Rethemi coins, due to chronic problems of clipping and debasing are hard to pass outside.

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