Post-War currency

The currency throughout the world of Fallout varies between areas and factions.

Atoms
In Fallout 76, Atoms are used to purchase special items from the Atomic Shop, such as cosmetic skins, apparel or even CAMP items. Atoms may be obtained by completing Fallout 76 challenges, progressing through the seasonal Scoreboard or through a microtransaction for real-money.

Casino chips
In Fallout: New Vegas, casino chips are used to play games like blackjack, roulette or slots throughout the many casinos in the New Vegas area. Depending on the outcome of these games, gamblers can gain or lose chips. Each casino uses their own set of chips, which may be purchased or redeemed for bottle caps, NCR dollars or Legion coins at a cashier's kiosk within each casino.

Gold bullion


Gold bullion are 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




Nuka-Cade token


In Fallout 4, Nuka-Cade tokens are used to play arcade games in the Nuka-Cade. Up to 30 can be purchased from Fritsch for caps or with pre-war money via token dispensers, with one stack equating to three tokens.

Legendary scrip


In Fallout 76, Legendary scrip is accepted by Purveyor Murmrgh in exchange for legendary gear and special crafting components. Scrip may be obtained as quest rewards or by depositing unwanted legendary items in a legendary exchange machines.

Treasury Notes


In Fallout 76, Treasury Notes can be exchanged at a gold press machine for 10 gold bullion each. Outside of special community events, up to 20 notes may be exchanged every 20 hours, with the clock resetting after the first exchange of the new 20-hour period. Treasury Notes are obtained as a reward for completing public events or from daily quests offered by the Settlers and Raiders factions.

Pioneer Scout badges
In Fallout 76, Pioneer Scout badges are used to mark progression of the various skills essential for survival.
 * 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


In Fallout 76, perk coins are used to swap between or to improve legendary perks. They are acquired by scrapping unwanted perk cards.

Overseer tickets


In Nuclear Winter, Overseer tickets are used to purchase individual perks within the perk select screen. They are acquired upon receiving a duplicate perk from perk packs.

Claim tokens


In Fallout 76, 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


In Fallout 76, 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


In Fallout 76, halloween candy is used to purchase prizes from the SMART choice machine in Watoga High School, acquired during Event: Monster Mash.

AmmoPoints
In Fallout 76, AmmoPoints are used to exchange ammunition using a Ammo Converter. Depositing bulk quantities of unwanted ammunition will add points to the account, which may then be spent to obtain a more desired ammunition type.

Behind the scenes

 * Fallout: New Vegas