Table of Contents
Introduction
Coins
TokKul
Trading Sticks
Ecto-Tokens
Tickets
Pizazz Points
Fist Of Guthix Tokens
Runecrafting Guild Tokens
Conclusion
There are many different currencies in the world of Runescape. This guide will help you understand where to use and how to obtain each and every one.
Description
Coins are still the most widely accepted currency used in Runescape. The gold coin is the staple of the Runescape economy and is used by players and npcs alike. The two alchemy spells do, in fact, turn items into coins. Although there is one spell that turns bones into bananas, I am sorry to say that bananas are not considered a currency in Runescape.
Where to get them
Coins are found all over the place. Almost every kind of monster in the game drops different amounts of coins. There are several spawn points where coins appear on the ground, spread throughout Runescape. You can also get coins by selling items to most shops, and to other players. There are several quests and random events that also award coins. For more information on how to get Coins, check out the Guide to making Money.
Where to use them
Coins are likewise used all over the place. Many quests require coins. Coins are also the main currency used when buying items from shops and players almost everywhere in Runescape. I recommend you check out the Types of Shops and Where to Find Them guide for examples of where to use coins.
Description
Tokkul is a relatively new currency, used primarily in the Tzhaar city, located under the volcano in Karamja. In fact, the Tzhaar city runs exclusively on Tokkul, and will not accept coins. The Tokkul are round and similar to coins, except Tokkul is made out of a hard obsidian stone, rather than gold. Tokkul can not be traded with other players.
Where to get them
Tokkul can be acquired several ways, but only in Tzhaar. You can kill most of the npc's that wander the city for Tokkul, or sell items to the shops. You also have the option of a couple mini-games located in Tzhaar.
The Fight Pits is a good place to earn Tokkul, by being the last one standing in an all out, every man, woman and child for themselves, royal rumble. However, if you're not a very high level, and if the pit has several players, being the last to survive can be difficult.
A more sure fire way to get Tokkul is the Fight Caves. Unlike the Fight Pits, you are not competing against other players, but rather monsters. Also, you do not have to reach the end to collect Tokkul. If you die, you re-appear outside, with full health, prayer, and a number of Tokkul that reflects how long you lasted in the caves.
Where to use them
There aren't very many places to use Tokkul; however, some of the items aren't found elsewhere, such as the obsidian cape, and the Toktz-ket-xil which is a well sought after shield. For more information of where to use them and what you can get, check out the Tzhaar City Guide and the Types of Shops and Where to Find Them guide.
Description
Trading Sticks were introduced with the Tai Bwo Wannai Clean Up mini-game. These are used primarily in the Tai Bwo Wannai Village area, but are acquired in various places around Karamja. Trading Sticks can be traded with other players.
Where to get them
The Trading Sticks are acquired pretty much all over Karamja. A lot of the npcs on the island drop them in various amounts, but also by doing the Tai Bwo Wannai Clean Up. As you cut light, medium, or dense brush, you accumulate Tai Bwo Favor from the village residents, who will repay you in Trading Sticks. Another way to obtain Trading Sticks is to mine the gem rocks in Shilo Village and sell the cut semi-precious gems to the store in Tai Bwo Wannai Village. This can be quicker than trying to gain favor from the village residents.
Where to use them
The Trading Sticks are used just around the Tai Bwo Wannai Village. They can be exchanged for various items that are available only in the area, such as the villager clothing, and machetes. For more information on where to use them and what you can get, check out the Tai Bwo Wannai Village Guide and the Types of Shops and Where to Find Them guide.
Description
Ecto-tokens have been in the game for a while. They don't have many uses, but a couple of their uses are very good, and the process that you use to get them gives an even greater reward. Ecto-tokens can not be traded with other players.
Where to get them
There is only one way to get Ecto-Tokens which is to worship the Ectofuntus. While it is not necessary to do the Ghosts Ahoy quest to get Ecto-tokens, it will make the process much easier. However, the Restless Ghost and Priest in Peril quests are needed to even get to the Ectofuntus. Check out the Ectofuntus Worship section near the bottom of the Prayer Skill Guide for information on how to get Ecto-tokens. You will also be gaining 4 times the prayer experience per bone used than if you normally buried them. As a result, most people get a large collection of Ecto-tokens sitting in their bank.
Where to use them
There are a couple uses for Ecto-Tokens during the Ghosts Ahoy quest, but after that, there isn't much use at all. Unless you need the bolt racks, then the only real good use for the Ecto-Tokens is buying pots of yeast from the brewery located below the bar in Port Phasmatys. The cost here is only 5 Ecto-Tokens per pot of yeast, which would cost 25 gold coins in Keldagrim. This results in a huge savings of coin, and a good use for all of those Ecto-Tokens you've been saving up. I recommend checking out the Brewing Guide for more information on this.
Castle Wars Tickets, Archery Tickets, Agility Tickets
Description
While these are technically not considered currency, I thought they should have an honorable mention since they spend a lot like currency. These tickets are given as a reward for performing various tasks. Castle Wars Tickets, and Agility Tickets can not be traded with other players; however, Archery Tickets can be traded.
Where to get them
Castle Wars Tickets are awarded for being on the winning team, or, to a lesser extent, trying in Castle Wars. Archery Tickets are awarded for completing the competition inside the Ranging Guild. The Agility Tickets are awarded for tagging pillars in the Brimhaven Agility Arena.
Where to use them
The tickets are used in the same area's that they were awarded in. In the case of the Castle Wars and Archery tickets, you can buy gear related to each for the tickets. In the case of the Agility tickets, you can buy more agility experience, or a couple herbs that are not available anywhere else, used for agility potions.
Description
Pizazz points are a very recent addition to Runescape. They are awarded and spent at the Mage Training area, just north of the hospital inside the Dueling Arena. These provide a good reward to go with all the magic training experience you will receive inside the area, and can be spent on some unique items. There are four kinds of pizazz points; Telekinetic, Alchemist, Enchantment, and Graveyard. They are not tradable, and while they do not appear as items in your inventory or bank, they can be dropped or lost by losing the Pizazz Hat, which keeps count of your current points.
Where to get them
You receive Pizazz points by participating in one of the four magic training arenas. In the telekinetic arena, you move a statue around a maze by pulling it towards you with tele-grab. In the alchemist arena, you can either low alc or high alc items found in the cupboards. In the enchantment arena, you enchant the four various shapes into orbs using any of the enchantment spells. In the graveyard arena, you collect bones and convert them to banana's using the Bones to Bananas spell.
Where to use them
Upstairs of the main area is a guardian who will trade items for your points. Please note that he asks for a certain number of each kind of Pizazz points for an item, so you need to have the required amount of each to buy an item. Items range from wands which must be bought in succession from cheapest to best, to the new Bones to Peaches spell, and even a new colorful set of magic robes.
Description
Collect these tokens during the Fist of Guthix mini-game.
Where to get them
Winning matches while playing the Fist of Guthix mini-game. You will also earn 1 token if you lose and earn 0 tokens in a forfeit.
Where to use them
They can be spent on rewards from Reggie, these rewards can either be bought or Recharged in exchange for tokens.
Description
Collect these tokens during the The Great Orb Project mini-game.
Where to get them
Obtained from winning and losing The Great Orb Project mini-game, the amount you are awarded is usually reflected on how many altars your team won during the game.
Where to use them
The tokens can be used to buy various rewards from Wizard Elriss.
In conclusion, there are many different currencies available in Runescape. I recommend you keep stacks of them near the top of your bank, for easy access. If you have any corrections or questions, or anything you need made more clear, please feel free to post. Thank you.
This Special Report was written by Aakanaar. Thanks to Demonichell, Ju Juitsu, Shinraz, Sora267, evilishies, Lady Kyou, and Im4eversmart for corrections.
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