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'''Pokémon Dollar''' (Japanese: '''ポケドル''' ''Pokédollar'') is the currency used in all known [[region]]s of the [[Pokémon world]]. Its symbol is {{PDollar}}, a P with a double strikethrough, similar to the ¥ symbol used for {{wp|Japanese yen}} or the € symbol used for {{wp|euro}}, with the P symbol referring to Pokémon. | '''Pokémon Dollar''' (Japanese: '''ポケドル''' ''Pokédollar'') is the main currency used in all known [[region]]s of the [[Pokémon world]]. Its symbol is {{PDollar}}, a P with a double strikethrough, similar to the ¥ symbol used for {{wp|Japanese yen}} or the € symbol used for {{wp|euro}}, with the P symbol referring to Pokémon. | ||
The Pokémon Dollar and its symbol were both created for the English translation of the {{pkmn|games}}. In the original Japanese versions (except for Colosseum and XD), the currency used is yen and the symbol used is {{tt|円|えん}}, the kanji for yen. As such, the Pokémon Dollar is based on yen. | The Pokémon Dollar and its symbol were both created for the English translation of the {{pkmn|games}}. In the original Japanese versions (except for Colosseum and XD), the currency used is yen and the symbol used is {{tt|円|えん}}, the kanji for yen. As such, the Pokémon Dollar is based on yen. | ||
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==Other currencies== | ==Other currencies== | ||
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[[Coin]]s are utilized to play the various games of the [[Game Corners]] throughout the [[Pokémon world]], as well as to obtain and collect the various Game Corner prizes available. | |||
[[Battle Point]]s (introduced in [[Pokémon Emerald]]) are used as currency in numerous battling facilities, such as the [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Frontiers]] of [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]], as well as the [[Battle Subway]] and [[Pokémon World Tournament]] of [[Unova]]. | [[Battle Point]]s (introduced in [[Pokémon Emerald]]) are used as currency in numerous battling facilities, such as the [[Battle Frontier (Generation III)|Battle]] [[Battle Frontier (Generation IV)|Frontiers]] of [[Hoenn]] and [[Sinnoh]]/[[Johto]], as well as the [[Battle Subway]] and [[Pokémon World Tournament]] of [[Unova]]. | ||
[[Mt. Battle]] and [[Pokétopia]] use [[Poké Coupon]]s as their currency; due to both of these locations being battle facilities, they are analogous to Battle Points. | [[Mt. Battle]] and [[Pokétopia]] use [[Poké Coupon]]s as their currency; due to both of these locations being battle facilities, they are analogous to Battle Points. | ||
The [[Pokémon world (Mystery Dungeon)|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon world]] used [[Poké]] as its sole form of currency up until [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity]]. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity, Gold Bars are used as a form of currency as well for purchasing items. | |||
In the [[Pokémon Dream World|Dream World]], [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]], [[Berry#In side games|Berries]] are used as a form of currency instead. | In the [[Pokémon Dream World|Dream World]], [[PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure]] and [[PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond]], [[Berry#In side games|Berries]] are used as a form of currency instead. | ||