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Old 02-02-2018, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Raellus View Post
I respectfully disagree with the premise that ration chits don't make any sense. Others have given very compelling supporting reasons. I'd like to add that chits could also be made out of fabric, or stamped from thin sheet metal.

Using pre-war Polish coins means that the Krakow Rada has less control. A stranger could show up with a cache and potentially destabilize the local economy (inflation) or undermine the authority of the local gov't. The Rada has essentially created a close system. Since the city produces useful trade goods, it doesn't necessarily need a currency accepted elsewhere.
Depending on what materials Polish pre-war coinage is made from, a buy-back of the coins at a flat weight rate (brass?) would take some of the old coins out of circulation and add to the strategic materials pool for the artisans and mechanics of the city.
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