

The principle form of currency used by the Empire was the Imperial Credit, although other forms of currency still continued to exist. The Galactic Republic was the government of the Star Wars galaxy in the Star Wars series until the Galactic Empire replaced it. , Credits could be carried on a person via credit chips. Real-world currency symbols following this tradition include those for the British pound sterling (£), the European Union euro (€), the American dollar ($), and the cent (¢). New Content – New content is new content, even if it is for the top 5% of the game (or less). They became known as Imperial credits during the Age of the Empire. Due to the frequent shifts in galactic power and the resultant fluctuation of value, most intergalactic commerce was conducted using the Standard Galactic Credit, implemented by the New Republic. From its inception, the credit was backed by the immense wealth of the planet Muunilinst and the InterGalactic Banking Clan (IGBC). Credits were considered acceptable as currency on most major planets, though on some planets in the Outer Rim Territories, such as Tatooine, some merchants considered them to be "no good," desiring something "more real" in exchange for their goods. The economy of the Republic was trade-based, particularly trading between member worlds.
