The Currency of Ylaruam
While Darokin’s coinage is born of merchant treaties, the currency of Ylaruam is rooted in ancient tradition and the strict weights of the Caliphate. These coins are known for their geometric precision and lack of humanoid portraits, favoring Alphatian calligraphy and intricate patterns instead.

The Dinar (1 gp)

• The Design: The Dinar is remarkably thin and light. It typically features a central square motif containing the name of the issuing Emir, surrounded by a circular border of protective prayers in ancient Ylari script. Because of its small size and high value, it is often kept in silk pouches rather than loose pockets.

The Dirham (2 sp)

• The Design: This is the workhorse of desert trade. The Dirham is heavy and rings clearly when dropped on stone. Its face is usually adorned with a stylized “Sun of Alasiya,” while the reverse lists the year of minting in a sprawling, floral script. In Darokin, these are often preferred over local silver due to their consistent weight.

The Fal (4 bp)

• The Design: The Fal is a rugged, utilitarian coin. Unlike the precious metals, the Fal is often octagonal or scalloped at the edges to make it easily identifiable by touch in low light. The imagery is simple, usually depicting a palm tree or a water skin—symbols of life and wealth in the desert wastes.

The ‘Alf (2,000 cp / 1/10th of a Fal)

• The Design: The ‘Alf (meaning “thousand,” as it takes a thousand to make a Dinar) is the heaviest coin in a traveler’s purse. Because of their thickness, they are often referred to by foreign merchants as “Weights.” They are usually cold-struck with a simple geometric star on both sides. In the bazaars, it is common to see ‘Alfs with holes punched through the center so they can be strung together on leather cords for easy transport.