Pre-War money

The United States dollar, commonly called pre-War money, was the official currency of the United States of America before the Great War. They appear as a bound stack of banknotes in Fallout 3, Fallout: New Vegas, Fallout 4, Fallout 76 and Fallout Shelter.

Background
United States dollars (USD) were the pre-War currency of the United States of America. Pre-War money appears as a bound stack of banknotes, and is used to represent undisclosed large sums of cash. Although the United States and its economy were eliminated in the Great War, automated pre-War vendors continued to recognize the validity of the dollar. Various coin denominations, such as pennies, dimes, and quarters, are mentioned throughout the games via dialogue and text, such as a 50-cent cost printed on the front of pay phones. $20 bills appear most prominently in the games, while $100 bills are also referenced.

Prices throughout the series
Throughout the wastelands, pre-War cost of various products, including foodstuffs, vehicles, literature, and entertainment, are shown.

Green seal


A stack of pre-War bills, bound with a green band.

Red seal


A stack of pre-War bills, bound with a red band.