Ubiquitous throughout the galactic realm of mankind, Imperial Credits can be used in place of any local currency, though the value may change. On Feudal worlds such rare coins may allow a serf to home his family for generations, but in the rarieied air at the peak of hive spire it may cost several to purchase even the tiniest morsel of food. As with anything of value, there are unscrupulous folks who will create copies, even if they end up with obvious flaws; after all, how often do you look closely at the money you are handling?"'Course it aint fake credits, sir. Nah, I mean, yeah it is fake, but like who'd fink they wuz Thrones? They all got diff'runt digits on 'em...
Nah, y'aint gotta take 'em as ev'dence...
Nah, I'm not trying to stop you doin' yer duty Arbit...
Jus' giz 'em back, I ain't try'na stop ya...
JUS' GIV'EM BA-
KABLAM"