Quote Originally Posted by Grist_To_The_Mill View Post
A fantasy currency for the occupants of fantasy island
You're actually more right than you realise. All currency we use is fantasy currency.

Think about it, what are those notes in your wallet really other than bits of paper with writing on them? We just choose to believe the writing makes them valuable because the government says so, and because we trust in the system it works. Until it doesn't.