Kyle Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 No matter what part of the world you play runescape from, you obviously live in a place with coins as part of your currency. These coins were produced at a mint and have designs on them that are intended to prevent counterfeiting and to show some sort of historical significance to the country they are the currency for. Maybe now you can see where I'm going with this. If our characters could examine these coins up close, what would they have on them? Heads of gods? Maybe the King of Varrocks face? The Wise Old Man? Maybe they would have sayings or symbols on them. Where do these coins come from anyway? Is there a mint of runescape? Im very interested to hear what some people think about this and some of the ideas you might have. http://www.runehead.com/clans/personal. ... clan=tipit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilo Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I can imagine that different coins would have different faces depending on area, just like back in ancient times, the determination of the value of said coin would be dependant on what it's made of. Because all GP is gold, it's obviously of the gold origin which really isn't possible in real life. If you base your whole economy on one unit it can fluctuate wildly depending on how much of it you possess. For instance someone with 500 gp is going to think 250 gp is a lot whereas someone with 100k is going to think 250 gp is child's money. This is why pricing was originally complicated before the GE was put in place. The value of an item was determined by how badly said person wanted the item/ how much resources they had available to purchase the item. Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Oscar Wilde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasle Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'd just think they were nothing more than golden pieces lacking any signicant design or markings. It's not that I don't like to look out and beyond, just that it seems a bit over-the-top to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilo Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I'd just think they were nothing more than golden pieces lacking any signicant design or markings. It's not that I don't like to look out and beyond, just that it seems a bit over-the-top to me. Well ya, I was just imputting old coin methods on what could possibly be on runescapes gp. (Btw) I know you ingame lol :D I'm Silo37, I fished with you in Otto's Grotto remember? :P I got 99 fishing. Then I saw you at w46 ape running the course? :P I got 99 agility. Good times, I see you everywhere though :ohnoes: (Send me a pm and i'll catch up with you) Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much.Oscar Wilde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zierro Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 "Made in Runescape" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rkid Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 "Under SaraOrakUthix We Trust" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da_Latios Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 [hide=This][/hide] Down bottom. /thread IRC Nick: Hiroki | 99 Agility | Max Quest Points | 138 CombatBandos drops: 20 Hilt | 22 Chestplate | 21 Tassets | 14 Boots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rkid Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 [hide=This][/hide] Down bottom. /thread Those coins look like Chuck E. Cheese tokens... /Notthread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riakk Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I can imagine that different coins would have different faces depending on area, just like back in ancient times, the determination of the value of said coin would be dependant on what it's made of. Because all GP is gold, it's obviously of the gold origin which really isn't possible in real life. If you base your whole economy on one unit it can fluctuate wildly depending on how much of it you possess. For instance someone with 500 gp is going to think 250 gp is a lot whereas someone with 100k is going to think 250 gp is child's money. This is why pricing was originally complicated before the GE was put in place. The value of an item was determined by how badly said person wanted the item/ how much resources they had available to purchase the item. Finally someone that recognises there is a mock-conomy in Runescape! Nah pretty muhc took the "smart talk" right out of my mouth. Whats it look like...My thoughts. GP is made of dirrent substances (like modern and ancient currencies) with differeing appearences accross the territories inwhich it is used. For example, in Misthalin will have King Roald or equivalent and so would other monarchies using the currency. That was my take on it but I spose Inever really thought of it. Even on my death bed, I'll bare-hand that bloody shark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krampell Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I would say it's just a blank gold coin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRD111 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 This is not legal tender... but it is pretty shiny. :thumbsup: GT: JRD is AvT YT: hatethegamer Youtube has nothing on it atm, but getting HD PVR within a month, so watch this space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Star_Fox Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 the head would be andrew gower and the back could be something from runescape like the god symbols, or whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooferfish Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 No matter what part of the world you play runescape from, you obviously live in a place with coins as part of your currency. These coins were produced at a mint and have designs on them that are intended to prevent counterfeiting and to show some sort of historical significance to the country they are the currency for. Maybe now you can see where I'm going with this. If our characters could examine these coins up close, what would they have on them? Heads of gods? Maybe the King of Varrocks face? The Wise Old Man? Maybe they would have sayings or symbols on them. Where do these coins come from anyway? Is there a mint of runescape? Im very interested to hear what some people think about this and some of the ideas you might have. Front would be like your avatar, only a profile shot. Back the sword in the RS logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 In the varrock museum, you can find ancient coins. These coins had marks on them with some writting. I think one had a saradomin symbol on and one had a zamorak symbol on. Maybe they could have the city crests on them depending on what city they were dropped from? ........::::: Rainy's YouTube Channel - Rainy's Twitter - Rainy's Facebook - Rainy's DeviantArt - Rainy's Tumblr - Rainy's Tip.It Profile :::::......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master_Smither Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 "Made from an alched item" Since I'd imagine most gp is from alching items. Click for My Blog670th to 99 Smithing July 21st, 07 |743rd to 99 Mining November 29th, 07 | 649th to 99 Runecrafting May 18th, 08 | 29,050th to 99 Defence October 20th, 08 | 20,700th to 99 Magic November 8, 08 | 47,938th to 99 Attack December 19, 08 | 37,829th to 99 Hitpoints December 24, 08 | 68,604th to 99 Strength February 4, 09 | 27,983rd to 99 Range February 9, 09 | 9,725th to 99 Prayer June 8, 09 | 6,620th to 99 Slayer December, 12 09 | 4,075th to 99 Summoning December, 28 09 | 3,551th to 99 Herblore February 24, 10 | 3,192th to 99 Dungeoneering November 11, 10 | 146,600th to 99 Cooking December 29th, 10 | 11,333rd to 99 Construction June 7th, 11 | 16,648th to 99 Farming August 1st, 11 | 19,993th to 99 Crafting August 2nd, 11 | 89,739th to 99 Woodcutting Janurary 1st, 12 | 55,424th to 99 Fishing May 9th, 12| 60,648th to 99 Firemaking May 12th, 12 | 16666th to 99 Agility May 17th, 2012 | 24476th to 99 Hunter June 1st, 2012 | 57,881st to 99 Fletching June 1st, 2012 | All 99s June 1st, 2012 | 3183th to 120 Dungeoneering July 24th, 2012 | 2341st to 2496 Total level July 24th, 2012 | Completionist Cape July 24th, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x1992x Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 i think it would be deferent, depending on where you are in runescape ;) My private chat is always ON.Winner of The Tip.It Teamcape Outfit Contest!6 years. 1 dragon CS drop and some barrows, bad luck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Den Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 "Made from an alched item" Since I'd imagine most gp is from alching items. Why not have a high alch icon on the coin and the have 'High Alchemy' written on thr coin? :mrgreen: ........::::: Rainy's YouTube Channel - Rainy's Twitter - Rainy's Facebook - Rainy's DeviantArt - Rainy's Tumblr - Rainy's Tip.It Profile :::::......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladycai Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 "Made from an alched item" Since I'd imagine most gp is from alching items. Why not have a high alch icon on the coin and the have 'High Alchemy' written on thr coin? :mrgreen: Made in POH? Most people alch in poh anyway >.> 95/99 Summoning95/99 Slayer [hide=This is what you look like when you play RS too long][/hide] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sohkmj1 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 A pic of andrew gower :twss: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallettheif Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 "Made in China. Caution: Lead based paint. Not for children under 3." The game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tintin113 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Hopefully something like this just because it looks cool: However I always thought that they were called gold peices because they weren't currency as such, just bits of gold, and so have no markings... Thanks to Quarra for the awesome sig!Xbox360 Gamertag = Tintin113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaaps1 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 First thing that comes to mind are gods. ~It's Super Effective! (The Zaaps Blog)~My YouTube Channel, where you get to watch me go around and make a fool out of myself and all comp capersGuides:~Yeah I wrote them once~Suggestions:~Yeah I made those once~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killerbeer0 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 OWNED! \ OH S***! He/she/it is back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flodder450 Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 OWNED! \was about to post that pic :twss: 99 Firemaking 30-5-2010 | 99 Fletching 13-7-2014 TET-AU member:6-10-2010 - 21-10-2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will H Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 I think it probably varies, from elaborate designs to blank coins, depending on how/where it was made, but overall being the same weight in solid gold. ~ W ~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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