Trade Bars

Because large number of coins can be difficult to transport and account for, many merchants prefer to use trade bars--ingots of precious metals and alloys (usually silver). These bars are valued by weight, as shown in the Trade Bars table.

Trade Bars

Bar	Value	Dimensions
2-pound silver bar	10 GP	5 in. long x 2 in. wide x 1/2 in. thick
5-pound silver bar	25 GP	6 in. long x 2in. wide x 1 in. thick
5-pound gold bar	250 GP	5 in. long x 2 in. wide x 3/4 in. thick