Fantasy Treasures: Glittering Prizes by Steve Jackson Games

Ever encountered a deceitful merchant? Treasure hunters know: understanding your loot's value can be a lifesaver. It's not just gold and silver; the world's full of surprises. From coins to magical cash, fabrics, and unusual materials, knowing your stuff can fetch top prices. Even motifs and cultural details can boost your earnings. This guide covers it all, from currency systems to using money as a weapon.

• Diverse Coins: Not all shiny objects are gold; consider billon, tumbaga, electrum, and stranger materials. Purity, weight, clipping, and fakes are concerns
• Unconventional Currency: Don't discard colorful papers or peculiar rocks until you're sure they hold no value to anyone
• Magical and Cursed Coins: Some coins' value lies in their powers or curses, not their material. Hell money also exists
• Luxurious Fabrics: Recognize taffeta, organdy, and other fine materials. An enemy's attire might be worth more than their purse
• Uncommon Materials: Items made of rare ebony, solidified moonbeams, or magical flame command high prices regardless of their form
• Cultural Artifacts: Study patterns and embellishments. Identifying an artifact's origin can multiply its value, but some symbols may warrant destruction
• Additional Topics: Explore currency systems, coin counting, and using money as a weapon. Chances are, your cash-related questions are addressed here