There is only one type of coin used widely in Selcrany. Other types of coins exist; the Tynans had several coins of various metals, and some areas in Frilond use such a system of coinage. In addition, several of the city states in Rheme mint a gold coin (usually called a crown) that is worth about 40 shillings.
In Selcrany, the one coin normally used in transactions is the silver penny. This is a small coin, about the size of an modern American dime. About 300 pennies weight one pound. All pennies are minted by the authority of the King, and each coin bears a scepter on one side, and a tree on the other. The Selcran penny has a good reputation among money changers.
Higher values of money are made by weighing out scoopfuls of pennies at a money-changer's. Even a modest fortune, therefore, is quite bulky. Money, valuable silver, gold objects, and jewels are normally kept at home in a heavy chest bound with iron. These chest are so heavy that they cannot be moved quietly, which provides a certain amount of security.
The following terms of account are used in Selcrany:
| Term | Abbrev. | # of Pennies | Shillings | Wgt. (Oz.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shilling | s. | 12 | 1 | -- |
| Mark | M. | 168 | 14 | 8 |
| Pound | L. | 240 | 20 | 12 |
| Penny | d. | 1 | 1/12 | -- |
Most transactions are recorded in terms of shillings (equal in value to about two D&D gold pieces); a single penny has little worth. Remember that a shilling is not a coin; it is a unit of 12 pennies.
Note that not everything from the Player's Handbook is available in Frilond, and that the comparative prices for several items are quite different. Also, we use an adapted form of d20 Modern's wealth system to handle the game mechanics of purchasing and selling items. A Frilond Currency Converter is available to convert D&D gold piece values into Frilond currency and DC values.