More evidence on gil denominations:
And a bit on gil having varied worth depending on demand and location, since it was brought up earlier:
I couldn't find the bit about Gridania not having a winter in 5 years though. 5 years ago, Gridania did have a very late winter? On a quick search I found this bit that makes it seem like Gridania is expecting a winter to come:
Encyclopedia Eorzea - On the Design of Gil Wrote:In times of eld, coins would typically bear designs inspired by heroes, leaders, or religious imagery of the nations that minted them. With the introduction of gil as a universal currency, however, a consensus of experts from all nations made the decision to adopt neutral designs - ones not rooted in the traditions of any one culture or nation - in the interest of avoiding needless debate. To this end, the face of Nymeia, the Spinner, was chosen to grace the one-hundred gil coin. An exception to the rule can be found in the commemorative one-gil coins issued by the grand companies for Foundation Day, which are emblazoned with the images of the leaders of their respective city-states.
And a bit on gil having varied worth depending on demand and location, since it was brought up earlier:
I'll Swap You Wrote:Gil has quite lost its value in some parts of Coerthas, wherewinter is king and warmth the only coin of the realm. Bartering is the preferred method of commerce, and well-made doublets buy three times their own worth in wool grease.
I couldn't find the bit about Gridania not having a winter in 5 years though. 5 years ago, Gridania did have a very late winter? On a quick search I found this bit that makes it seem like Gridania is expecting a winter to come:
Going Green Wrote:Leafbleed slugs have infested the stable's gysahl fields, infecting almost a third of this season's crop. Without the greens, many of our chocobos will not survive the winter. Help is sought in clearing the fields and surrounding forest of the troublesome pests.
