NCR dollar

NCR dollars (simply called money in Fallout 2) are the standard currency of the New California Republic.

Background
The NCR introduced its own money around the turn of the 22nd century and initially it relied on coins minted from gold. By 2241, the economy of NCR dominated the West Coast and coins became universal currency, used by the 3 big powers: New California Republic, Vault City and New Reno. During this time bottle caps had become worthless in these regions.

However by 2281, the money was no longer backed by gold, after the Brotherhood of Steel destroyed NCR's gold reserves. In order to retain credibility the NCR backed the money with water reserves instead. Due to this the money has become devalued, with a hundred-dollar bill coming out to around 40 caps rather than its face value, even in NCR territory or shops. Its form had also changed, instead of minted coins NCR issues banknotes, similiar to pre-War money. In the Mojave Wasteland these notes can be seen in the $5, $20, and $100 denominations.

The notes are issued by the Republic Reserve located in Angel's Boneyard. In 2281 the current Treasurer of the Republic and head of the Republic Reserve is John Michael Henderton, his signature can be found on the front face of all NCR notes found in the Mojave Wasteland.

2281 exchange rates
Due to the devaluation of the NCR dollar in the wake of the destruction of the NCR's gold reserves, by 2281 the currency no longer enjoys a superior exchange rate, sinking below even a 1-to-1 exchange ratio with bottle caps.

1 bottle cap = 2.5 NCR Dollars

$5 NCR = 2 bottle caps

$20 NCR = 8 bottle caps

$100 NCR = 40 bottle caps

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