Rupees
Hyrule's gemstone currency — hoarded, wallet-capped, and found in suspiciously grass-adjacent places for four decades.
The Legend of ZeldaDownfall TimelineDebut as 'Rupies' — and spent at the original 'It's a secret to everybody' shop.
The Wind WakerAdult TimelineWallet upgrades gate a triforce-hunting economy infamous for its ransom prices.
Twilight PrincessChild TimelineSo abundant the game politely puts rupees back in chests when your wallet is full.
Breath of the WildDistant Future (BOTW / TOTK)Scarce again: no grass drops — you cook, hunt, and sell like a frontier trader.