7.2.1 Gold

Gold is the currency of the land. Found in the form of golden sovereigns, it is almost universally accepted as payment for goods and services.

In order to see how much gold you have, type I or INVENTORY.

Dealing with gold is a bit different from dealing with other items. When giving, dropping, or putting gold, you specify the number of gold directly before the word gold. So, for instance:
GIVE 100 GOLD TO RURIN

One thing to keep in mind is that any gold on your person is subject to being stolen by other players. If you do not want this to happen (and who does?), you should store your gold in a backpack, or, if you want more safety, in a bank.
(see HELP BANKING)