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[TES] Why is gold used for everything? Are there no lower denominations of currency?

In TES games it seems that the only units of currency are gold coins. Are septims all solid gold coins? Why aren't there lesser denominations like silver or copper?
gpt
Different denominations do exist, and some coins (like those found in tombs) are quite rare due to their age. People who have no skill at merchantry, like you or the average adventurer, have no idea what their coins are worth and simply count the number they have. They just shove a pile onto the counter and say "is *this* enough gold for that steel longsword over there?" People with better merchant skills are a lot more precise when they barter for goods.