In the realms, there are two primary monetary units; the silver piece and the gold piece, also know as the royal piece.  Value is determined by weight - coin from some foreign kingdoms may be worth more than others, based on the amount and purity of the metal.  Within the kingdom of Kormyre, the gold piece is the standard measure of wealth, with silver being used as change - One gold piece is the equivilant of ten silver pieces.

Larger coins denoting 5 and 10 smaller coins of the same metal are minted in the kingdom (A ten silver piece is the same value as a one gold coin).

A drink of ale and some entertainment or grub may cost you silver piece or two, at a local tavern. Long term accommodations or a small weapon may cost you a hand full of silver to a gold piece or two. A well made long-sword or a suite of battle-worthy armor may cost you several gold pieces. To have an item enchanted by a mage of high renown may cost in excess of 50 gold.

Approximate Values in Travance

The following is a list of common items available in Travance, and the going rate for those items in the Kingdom of Kormyre.  Note that this is not a shopping list, but rather a guide for merchants and buyers in the Barony of Travance.

• Normal Weapon – between 1 to 2 Gold.
• Silver Weapon – between 10 to 15 Gold. 

• Any Rank I Potion - 2 Gold.
• Any Rank II Potion - 4 Gold.
• Any Rank III Potion - 7 Gold.
• Any Rank IV Potion - 9 Gold.

• Elemental Essences - 1 Gold.
• Alchemical Essences - 1 Gold.
• Lesser Essences - 10.
• Greater Essences - 20.
• Rare Ceremonial / Sorcery Component (1, 1 use) - 10 Gold.
• Very Rare Ceremonial / Sorcery Component (1, 1 use) – 15 to 20 Gold.

• 1 Unit of Mithril - 4 Gold.
• 1 Unit of Meteoric Ore - 2 Gold.
• 1 Unit of Electrum - 2 Gold.
• 1 Unit of Ironwood - 1 Gold.
• 1 Unit of Wytchwood - 4 Gold.
• 1 Unit of Crystal - 1 Gold.
• 1 Unit of Fire Drake Scalee - 3 Gold.
• 1 Unit of Tamaril Hide - 1 Gold.

(Note: a full bar of ore contains 5 units, 1 full bundle of wood contains 5 units, and a full shard of crystal contains 5 units.)

• One minute of a Craftsman's time (Smithing, Alchemy, or other profession) - 1 Silver.

• One month's supply of quality food, prepared - 15 Silver.
• One month's supply of quality food, raw - 8 Silver.
• Quality clothing, finished - 15 Silver.
• Quality fabric - 8 Silver.
• Quality durable goods - 15 Silver.
• Materials for quality durable goods - 8 Silver.

• Mug of Ale - 1 Silver.
• Goblet of Wine - 2 Silver.
• Bottle of Ale – 1 Gold.
• Bottle of Wine – 2 Gold.