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** As a result, any processing must be done physically | ** As a result, any processing must be done physically | ||
*** Coupled with its natural rarity, this causes latinum to be valued by many near-[[Federation]] civilizations as a basis of currency | *** Coupled with its natural rarity, this causes latinum to be valued by many near-[[Federation]] civilizations as a basis of currency | ||
**** Especially widespread due to [[Ferengi]] influence | |||
*** Because of its liquid state, latinum is most often traded in standardized [[gold-pressed latinum|gold-pressed]] mintings of particular size and weight | *** Because of its liquid state, latinum is most often traded in standardized [[gold-pressed latinum|gold-pressed]] mintings of particular size and weight | ||
* First known to [[Human]]s mid-22nd century (ENT Novel: ''The Good That Men Do'') | |||
[[Category:Elements]] | [[Category:Elements]] | ||
Revision as of 12:05, 24 October 2017
- Metallic transdimensional element
- Liquid at room temperature
- Many alloys are solid
- Liquid at room temperature
- Common medium of exchange and signifier of wealth
- Due to its transdimensional nature, latinum (unlike earlier common mediums of exchange such as gold, silver, or platinum) cannot be handled or processed by replication or transporter technology
- As a result, any processing must be done physically
- Coupled with its natural rarity, this causes latinum to be valued by many near-Federation civilizations as a basis of currency
- Especially widespread due to Ferengi influence
- Because of its liquid state, latinum is most often traded in standardized gold-pressed mintings of particular size and weight
- Coupled with its natural rarity, this causes latinum to be valued by many near-Federation civilizations as a basis of currency
- First known to Humans mid-22nd century (ENT Novel: The Good That Men Do)