Post-War currency

The currency used in Fallout varies between games and factions.

Gold bullion


Gold bullion is solid bars, or ingots, of pure gold. Once forming the backbone of most currencies before fiat currencies and rapid inflation, gold holds its value as a precious metal of finite quantity. Even after the Great War, gold bullion is still accepted by merchants and by traders specializing in gold.

Mine scrips
The town of Redding uses Morningstar mine scrips and Kokoweef mine scrips as secondary currency, supplementing NCR dollars.

Legion money




Legendary scrip


Legendary scrip is found only in Appalachia and is obtained by trading legendary items to legendary exchange machines. They are only accepted by Purveyor Murmrgh, who will trade mystery legendary weapons and armor in exchange.

Pioneer Scout badges

 * Tadpole badges are used to redeem prizes from the Tadpole vending machine located at Camp Adams and Pioneer Scout camp. They are acquired by completing Tadpole World Challenges.
 * Possum badges are used to redeem prizes from the Possum vending machine located at Camp Adams and Pioneer Scout camp. They are acquired by completing Possum World Challenges or by completing Campfire Tales, Operation Tidy or Stings and Things.

Perk coins
Perk coins are used to swap between or improve Legendary perks. They are acquired by scrapping unwanted perk cards.

Overseer tickets
Overseer tickets are used to purchase individual perks in Nuclear Winter. They are acquired by receiving duplicate perks from perk packs.

Claim tokens
Claim tokens are used to redeem prizes from the Claim token exchange terminal located outside abandoned mine shaft Elaine and abandoned mine site Kittery. They are acquired by completing Lode Baring.

Mr. Fuzzy tokens
Mr. Fuzzy tokens are used to redeem prizes from the Camden Park Company Store terminal. They are acquired by completing Lucky Mucker, Dross Toss and The Chow Line.

Halloween candy
Halloween candy is used to purchase prizes from the S.M.A.R.T. Choice machine in Watoga High School. They are acquired during Event: Monster Mash.

Alien crystal


Alien crystals come in two variations: small and large, possibly as a form of alien currency. They are only found aboard Mothership Zeta on some aliens, lying on some tables or shelves where they are especially hidden among the alien artifacts that cannot be picked up.

They are weightless and have values of 10 and 20 bottle caps respectively.

Behind the scenes

 * Fallout: New Vegas