Credit

The Federation Credit is the monetary unit of the United Federation of Planets. Credits were used extensively throughout the Alpha Quadrant as the Federation's power and prestige rose in the 23rd Century. ("The Trouble With Tribbles" [TOS, Harbinger ([VAN].) Their use declined after the invention of replicators and the transformation of much of the Federation economy's goods into free services; however, they continue to exist and be traded in such institutions as the Bank of Bolias. ("Honor Among Thieves" [DS9].)