Koku

From L5r: Legend of the Five Rings

The koku is the standard unit of monetary measure in Rokugan. Its value is equal to the amount of rice that will feed a man for one year.

[edit] Invention

The coin used for the koku was invented and designed by Yasuki Tanaka in 243. The design of his coin featured are the kanji of the Fortunes on one side and the Kami on the other, and there was a hole through the center, which allowed for the coins to be strung for easy carrying and counting. The original design is still used to this date. The coin is made of copper. It is simple and recognizable, but confounds most attempts at forgery. (3E p. 11)

[edit] Implementation

At first, the coin was used exclusively by the Crane Clan, but eventually the Emperor asked about the little copper coins. In response, Tanaka gave the Emperor the minting plates for the coins as a gift. (3E p. 11)

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