Legion currency

Legion coinage (Legion currency or Legion money) is a type of currency in Fallout: New Vegas.

Background
The exchange rate is 4 bottle caps to 1 denarius, and 100 bottle caps to 1 aureus.

Legion Denarius


The denarius has an image of a younger Caesar on the front and Caesar, Joshua Graham and Bill Calhoun on the back. The inscriptions are "Caesar Dictator" on the front and "Magnum Chasma" on the back. A mangled version is also found.

Legion Aureus


The aureus has a portrait of Caesar on one side and a symbol of a bull on the other. The inscriptions are "Aeternit Imperi" on the front and "Pax Per Bellum" on the back.

Behind the scenes

 * When post-endgame play for Fallout: New Vegas was being considered, Joshua Sawyer intended for the Legion to mint a commemorative double aureus featuring a depiction of a conquered General Lee Oliver on the front and a symbolism for the Courier. The idea for the coin is inspired by the Vercingetorix denarii minted by Julius Caesar after his victory over the Gauls.
 * Both the denarius and aureus were forms of Roman currency used during the time of the Roman Empire, with the aureus being valued at 25 silver denarii.
 * They are minted by the Legion from scavenged silver and gold, with each coin bearing the profile of Caesar. Legion currency is still accepted as payment in the Mojave Wasteland, owing to the rare precious metals that they consist of. 