Coinage in Openheim reflects material scarcity, political reach, and old trade accords. Use this reference to compare denominations, provenance, and ceremonial rarity at a glance.
In taverns, markets, and courts, value is counted in bits and prestige is marked in metal. From common copper skarns to oath-bound blood crowns, each coin carries both purchasing power and story weight.
Copper Skarn
"Bit"
Common folk’s coin — rough, bulky, used in taverns and markets.
Design: Stamped with blacksmith’s rune or crossed nails.
Silver Boar
"Boar"
Trade coin bearing the image of a charging boar. Widely used among artisans and traveling merchants.
Design: Boar with intricate clan knotwork on both faces.
Gold Stag
"Stag"
High-value coin used for noble dealings, land payments, and military pay.
Design: Antlered stag beneath a crescent moon, struck in fine gold.
Blood Crown
"Crown"
Ceremonial and rare, the Blood Crown is used for blood-debts, royal oaths, or vault reserves.
Design: Two facing wolves flanking a ruby-inlaid crown. Hole in center represents the 'void of oath'.
Quick Conversion Reference
Currency Details
| Name | Nickname | Material | Value | Shape | Minted By | Rare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Skarn | Bit | Copper | 1 | Rough disk | High King’s forge | — |
| Silver Boar | Boar | Silver | 10 | Rough disk | High King’s forge | — |
| Gold Stag | Stag | Gold | 100 | Hexagonal | High King’s forge | — |
| Blood Crown | Crown | Electrum | 1000 | Circular with center hole | High King’s forge | Rare |
Description & Design
Copper Skarn (Bit)
Common folk’s coin — rough, bulky, used in taverns and markets.
Design: Stamped with blacksmith’s rune or crossed nails.
Silver Boar (Boar)
Trade coin bearing the image of a charging boar. Widely used among artisans and traveling merchants.
Design: Boar with intricate clan knotwork on both faces.
Gold Stag (Stag)
High-value coin used for noble dealings, land payments, and military pay.
Design: Antlered stag beneath a crescent moon, struck in fine gold.
Blood Crown (Crown)
Ceremonial and rare, the Blood Crown is used for blood-debts, royal oaths, or vault reserves.
Design: Two facing wolves flanking a ruby-inlaid crown. Hole in center represents the 'void of oath'.