The Currencies of the World

Obsidan coinage

The most commonly accepted currency in Nativis is obsidian coinage, usually an obsidian gem set in an ambiguous metal. Obsidian was useful because of it's sharp edge in tools and use in jewelry and tools. Because of the trade between establishments, obsidian quickly became a convenient medium of trade.
Minted through the mutual support of the most influential cities and villages, Obsidian currency comes in three sizes. The largest coin has its namesake gem cut, polished, and embedded in the center, visible from both sides of the coin, and represents one (1) obsidian. Two other coins exist as divisions of a single unit, the light silver tinted one-half (1/2) coin and the smaller, copper-tinted one-third (1/3) coin. [Note: a rule of thumb for Obsidian is $2 (USD) to 1 Obsidian]

Silver

Silver, either traded as coin or bartered, is also a very common form of currency because of it's alleged connection with Starhunters. Whether or not silver actually attracts or repels Starhunters is a hotly debated subject.

Confederation Credit

The Confederation of Liberas has minted a nationwide currency of bills that is used for trade among the different sections united under the Confederation. Because the bills may be traded for their specified weights of metals at the official Confederation institutions, the credit bills have become a reliable currency throughout Liberas.

Red jade

Red jade stones are the staple currency of the Chari and are considered the only true cultural trade. Red jade, found in the caves of Chari's native island, is considered by the Chari culture to be solely the ownership of Chari, and any in the possession of people not of Chari blood is to be removed from their ownership, preferably by peaceful methods.

Obsidian coinage.