NCR dollar

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

Overview
Own currency is a sign of power as well the ability to regulate economy by controlling the amount of currency available on the market. 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. Bottle caps have become worthless.

However, by 2281, the money is no longer backed by gold, after the Brotherhood of Steel destroyed NCR's gold reserves. In order to retain credibility, NCR back money with water instead. Its form has also changed - instead of minted coins, NCR issues banknotes, similiar to pre-War money. The money is very devauled, with a hundred-dollar bill coming out to around 40 caps rather than its face value, even in NCR territory or shops.

The notes are issued by the Republic Reserve located in the Angel's Boneyard.

2281 exchange rates
1 bottle cap = 2.5 NCR Dollars

1 Legion Denarius = 4 bottle caps = 10 NCR dollars

1 Legion Aureus = 25 Legion Denarii = 100 bottle caps = 250 NCR dollars

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