elunan coins have been minted on and off for hundreds of years. After declaring independence from Furyondy, coins were stamped out by many of the baronies. In the common year of 512, the Archclericy proclaimed that only they could mint coins. Since then all coins are made only with the Archclericy's blessing. As far as size and weight, the coins are made to fit the specific standards set down long ago by the Great Kingdom. The common names given to the coins were nicknames of the earlier minting which may or may not bear any resemblance to the current version. Below are examples of the current minting of the coins.

Coins are common currency in civilized areas of Veluna, where they are used to purchase everything from boarding and meal at the inn, to rewards from the nobles. Peasants only need coinage when in town for celebrations and fests, far from their hard toil. The goods produced for sale by the farmers, herders, ranchers and fishermen are usually gathered together and transported to the major towns by the Noble's bailiff. Much of the money earned is traded for supplies for the Noble's house and the tools and goods needed by the poor and the humble. Thus, the remaining coinage is taken to the Noble's keep for safety. In rural areas, bartering is still a common way of gaining goods and services. Normally, taxes and tithings are also paid with goods rather than coinage. So coins offered to a farmer for food or an animal may not be traded for their full value. since his family cannot eat coins and they are so easily taken from them.

	The Brilliant is made of platinum minted fairly thin to reach the standard weight requirements. This coin more than the others resists the passage of time.		The Crook is made of quality gold that must be respected and not melted down by commoners. The standard coin used in Veluna’s towns and cities.
	The Staff is made of silver from the Lortmil mountains. The Rhennee use this coin to decorate their ever present necklaces and headbands.		The Hand gets it's name from the teamster grumbling phrase "Good thanks for the hand" when meager payment was handed out. This coin is often joked that the bread you buy is lighter than the hands that got it.