DECLARATION ON THE SOVEREIGN COINAGE

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D E C R E E

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ROYAL DECLARATION ON THE SOVEREIGN COINAGE

 

 

Issued by the Royal Treasury of the Kingdom of Burgundy,

Under the Great Seal of the King of Burgundy and His Chancellor
The 6th of Harren’s Folly, In the Year of Our Lord, MMXXVIII

 

It is by this writ that the Crown affirms Our solemn and sole right to issue coinage for the use of commerce, tithing, taxation, and debt, both within the realm and in its dealings beyond Our borders. The minting of all currency shall henceforth be overseen by the Warden of the Royal Mint, and struck only within the walls of the Crown’s appointed minting halls.

 

Let it be known that all coins shall conform to the standards of weight, purity, and design as set forth by the Royal Treasury. Any attempt to forge, alter, or unlawfully reproduce the Crown’s coin shall be deemed high treason.

 

All prior foreign marks or unlicensed currency, to include the Haeseni Krawn, are hereby declared unlawful tender and contraband. Merchants, lords, and commoners alike are commanded to accept and trade in the Royal Coin, for the stability of the realm and the prosperity of Our people. Taxes rendered unto the Crown shall be paid in the currency of the Realm, or deemed unacceptable.

 

This proclamation shall be read in all town squares and posted upon the gates of every city, village, and port, that none may claim ignorance of the law.

 

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The Burgundian Tiber (₮)

The Burgundian Tiber shall bear the effigy of His Royal Majesty, Tiberias I, King of Burgundy and Patriarch-Dynast of the Pertinaxi, in profile, facing right, on its obverse. Its reverse shall bear a knight, ahorse, galloping to the right, edge marked by shields of Crown vassals. It shall be minted of four and eight-tenths pennyweights of gold, be rim notched, and valued at fifty minas.

 

The Burgundian Schilling (₴)

The Burgundian Schilling shall bear the effigy of Her Royal Majesty, Circe of Myrine, Queen of Burgundy en face, on its obverse. Its reverse shall bear the Royal Arms of House van Aert, edge marked by the motto “Desire the Wealth of Spirit” in Flexio. It shall be minted of two and four-tenths pennyweights of silver, be rim notched, and valued at ten minas.

 

The Burgundian Farthing (ƒ)

The Burgundian Farthing shall bear the image of Gaspard van Aert, founder of House van Aert, in full battle attire, en face, on its obverse. Its reverse shall bear the Holy Cross, double edge marked by the motto “Your Heart Shall be a Trove of Praise Unto Him” in Flexio. It shall be minted of three and eight-tenths pennyweights of copper, be rim notched, and valued at a single mina.

 

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Those leal subjects and wise men of coin wishing to seek protection from the extortionate rates of taxation levied against funds stored at the Cloud Temple, by the pagan monks, should seek refuge in this currency. Those who wish to store larger funds are instructed to contact the Lord Treasurer directly to inquire about Our Royal Vault, designed by locksmiths of renown.

 

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AVAILABLE AT THE ROYAL BANK OF BURGUNDY (AKA TAX OFFICE)

 

Deus Magnus.

 

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B V R G V N D I A E    I N V I C T A

HIS ROYAL MAJESTY,  Tiberias I of the House van Aert, King of Burgundy, Duke of Middelan, Baron of Pestilles, Protector of Grense, Patriarch-Dynast of the Pertinaxi, etcetera.

 

HIS EXCELLENCY,  Ledicort of Lemon Hill, Lord Chancellor of Burgundy

Chancellor of the Pontifical Curia

 

HIS EXCELLENCY,  Hugh le Gras, Lord Treasurer of Burgundy

 

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The Royal Warden of the Mint set to making coins when his village wasn't on fire.