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[a_shadow]

Money is a cornerstone of a successful society. Right now we have to barter for favors if there's a job that needs done. It's easy to lose track of who owes who for what. Physical currency solves this problem and makes it easier to determine how much a unit of cost (an hour of work) should be worth.

Those of us who are working on the planet are being paid in physical currency. I think that once we return to the ship, we should all agree to honor this currency for goods and services rendered.

[ Attachment: A photo of a pile of hexagonal brass-colored coins, each with a geometric grid etched on it and a hole punched out of the center. A small group of the coins has been strung together with a cord. ]

Make sure to cash out for these coins so we all have the same thing. They have cloth bills but I don't think those are worth shit. We'll handle distribution for the people who aren't working once we figure out how much money we have on board.

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[a_shadow]

If no one else is going to do it I figured I needed to take matters into my own hands. I don't want to deal with it when the lack of money is a problem later.

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[outer_space]

I have no use for money.

What skills are in short supply here?

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[a_shadow]

Good for you. I'm sure you have the luxury where you come from.

We have tons of military types, so that kind of thing is over represented here. We only have a few people who can do things like make clothes for someone who needs it. That kind of thing.

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[outer_space]

Domestic skills.

Do the captains know of your plans?

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[a_shadow]

They got this announcement the same way you did.