Electrum

Metal of the square electrum piece, a semi-archaic regional coin preferred in free cities and independent trading centers.

Electrum

Electrum is a natural alloy of gold and silver, found in placers and veins, with a variable composition. Its value is set by its provenance, which is one of the reasons it is a niche currency without the cultural importance of gold or silver.

See also: Coinage, Gold, Silver