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Vaelian credit
A Vaelian credit note issued by the Federal Bank of Orylia, circa 2040.
Currency name	Vaelian credit
ISO 4217 code	VEL
Symbol	VC
Subdivisions	cents (ct)
Central bank	Federal Bank of Orylia
Minting facility	Otharion Mint
Introduced	January 1, 2032
Currency of	Eden's End
Replaced currency	Vaelian mark (1:500)
Exchange rate	Fixed to Standard Exchange Units; pegged to Oryan Dollar prior to 2044

Vaelian credit is the currency of the constituent nations of the Orylian Federation. Issued by the Federal Bank of Orylia, it serves as the standard medium of exchange for regional trade and diplomatic settlements within the Unified Harmonic Alliance, alongside other currencies such as the Standard Exchange Units and the Oryan Dollar. The credit consists of paper bills printed at the Federal Bank of Orylia headquarters in Highspire and metallic coins minted at the Otharion Mint in Sylvaris. While the Oryan Dollar remains central to internal commerce, the Vaelian credit facilitates cross-border transactions between member states like Eden's End, Belador, and the Ulmarkan Empire. The currency is subdivided into cents (ct) and is denoted by the symbol VC with an ISO 4217 code of VEL.

The modern monetary system was introduced on January 1, 2032, replacing the Vaelian mark at a rate of 500 marks to one credit as part of federal economic reform under King Vael I. This reform aimed to standardize economic policy across the federation's four member-states and prepare for Vaelia's official accession to the International Economic Cooperation and Monetary Union (IECM) later that year. The transition was a significant milestone in the post-war economic reconstruction of the region, following the conclusion of the Protectorate Wars and the liberation of territories from Ulmarkan Empire occupation. By pegging the exchange rate to Standard Exchange Units, the new credit sought to stabilize financial markets devastated by the climate anomalies of the late 2030s and the subsequent famine crises.

The Vaelian credit was introduced on January 1, 2032, replacing the Vaelian mark at a rate of 500 marks to one credit as part of federal economic reform under King Vael I. This initiative was driven by the need to unify disparate local currencies following the political realignments of the early 2030s. The new currency was designed to be fully convertible within the international market, a goal achieved when Vaelia became an official signatory to the IECM in July 2032. The initial run of bills and coins featured designs commemorating the centennial of the Orylian Federation's founding principles, though these early issues were quickly superseded by later series following the data privacy scandals of the mid-2040s.

Following the destruction of the central database in 2046 during the 2046 data privacy scandal, production and distribution protocols underwent significant modification to prevent future mass data leaks. The Federal Bank of Orylia implemented enhanced security measures, including biometric verification for high-value transactions, while the Otharion Mint upgraded its physical facilities to withstand potential sabotage attempts by radical groups like The Brass Concord. Despite these disruptions, the currency remained stable, though inflationary pressures mounted during the 2043 Ulmarkan Famine. The peg to Standard Exchange Units was maintained until 2044, after which the Vaelian credit floated independently as the Oryan Dollar and other regional currencies began to decouple from global trade bloc standards.

In recent years, the circulation of the Vaelian credit has been heavily influenced by geopolitical tensions involving the Ulmarkan Empire and the Cohesive Global Concord. Sanctions imposed on Ulmarka in 2043 temporarily restricted the use of foreign currencies within certain border regions, leading to a localized reliance on the credit. Following the end of the sanctions regime, trade volumes increased, but the currency's value remains sensitive to reports from Austin and other figures associated with The Brass Concord. As of 2061, the Vaelian credit continues to be accepted in most commercial transactions across the federation, though its usage in diplomatic settlements is often superseded by the Oryan Dollar or Standard Exchange Units depending on the specific treaty obligations of the nations involved.

The Vaelian credit is issued in denominations ranging from 1 cent to 1,000 credits. Paper bills are produced using specialized watermarks and micro-printing techniques at the Federal Bank of Orylia, while coins are struck by the Otharion Mint. The design of the banknotes features portraits of historical figures associated with the federation's economic history, including King Vael I and early economists. The metallic coins bear the insignia of the Federal Bank and depict scenes from Orylian industrial heritage. Security features include holographic strips that shift color when tilted and embedded fibers visible under ultraviolet light.

The minting facility is located on the northwestern outskirts of Sylvaris in the Summit Reach District. This landmark was inaugurated by King Elias I in 2028, predating the introduction of the credit itself. The Otharion Mint operates under strict security protocols overseen by the Representative Assembly. Production schedules are adjusted according to seasonal demand and inventory levels monitored by the bank's central algorithms. Counterfeit detection remains a priority for federal law enforcement agencies, which frequently raid illegal printing operations in border regions near Harshire and the northern coast of Ulmarka.

• Oryan Dollar
• Eden's End
• Unified Harmonic Alliance