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'''Grotzits''', sometimes spelt '''grotzis''' and also known as '''crowns''', were a form of currency, usually used in the [[Andromeda (galaxy)|Andromeda Galaxy]] around the year [[2,000,000]]. [[Sabalom Glitz]] was fond of grotzits ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mysterious Planet]]'') and later sold his crew for seventeen crowns each. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dragonfire (TV story)|Dragonfire]]'') The grotzit was the Andromeda Galaxy's common currency. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[A Life of Crime (audio story)|A Life of Crime]]'') | '''Grotzits''', sometimes spelt '''grotzis''' and also known as '''crowns''', were a form of currency, usually used in the [[Andromeda (galaxy)|Andromeda Galaxy]] around the year [[2,000,000]]. [[Sabalom Glitz]] was fond of grotzits ([[TV]]: ''[[The Mysterious Planet (TV story)|The Mysterious Planet]]'') and later sold his crew for seventeen crowns each. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dragonfire (TV story)|Dragonfire]]'') The grotzit was the Andromeda Galaxy's common currency. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[A Life of Crime (audio story)|A Life of Crime]]'') | ||
In [[Pease Pottage]], the [[Sixth Doctor]] attempted to pay [[taxi]] fare with Andromedan grotzits. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Business Unusual]]'') | In [[Pease Pottage]], the [[Sixth Doctor]] attempted to pay [[taxi]] fare with Andromedan grotzits. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Business Unusual (novel)|Business Unusual]]'') | ||
The [[Seventh Doctor]] later wished he had a grotzit for every time an Earthman thought [[Gallifrey]] was in [[Ireland]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[White Darkness]]'') | The [[Seventh Doctor]] later wished he had a grotzit for every time an Earthman thought [[Gallifrey]] was in [[Ireland]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[White Darkness (novel)|White Darkness]]'') | ||
[[Gloria Swannicker]] gave the [[Mayor (A Life of Crime)|Mayor]] of [[Ricosta]] 500 grotzits for the supposed funeral of [[Nathan Later|Lefty Lonnigan]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[A Life of Crime (audio story)|A Life of Crime]]'') | [[Gloria Swannicker]] gave the [[Mayor (A Life of Crime)|Mayor]] of [[Ricosta]] 500 grotzits for the supposed funeral of [[Nathan Later|Lefty Lonnigan]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[A Life of Crime (audio story)|A Life of Crime]]'') | ||
A [[Zocci]] bought a planetary hopper off [[Jinko]] using grotzits. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Red Bicycle (short story)|The Red Bicycle]]'') | A [[Zocci]] bought a planetary hopper off [[Jinko]] using grotzits. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[The Red Bicycle (short story)|The Red Bicycle]]'') | ||
Storage pods on the [[Enormous Storage Co. space station]] were paid for using [[Grotzit]]s. ([[COMIC]]: ''[[Space Invaders! (comic story)|Space Invaders!]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | |||
* No clear sense is ever given, within the body of stories considered [[Tardis:Valid sources|valid]] on this Wiki, of the worth of a grotzit relative to Earth currencies familiar to viewers. In ''[[What's inside the Doctor Who LEGO set? (webcast)|What's inside the Doctor Who LEGO set?]]'', however, a clear exchange rate is given: one [[Pound sterling|pound]] equals [[52 (number)|52]] Grotzis equals [[324 (number)|324]] [[Credit|Standardised Universal Credits]]. | |||
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 20 November 2020
Grotzits, sometimes spelt grotzis and also known as crowns, were a form of currency, usually used in the Andromeda Galaxy around the year 2,000,000. Sabalom Glitz was fond of grotzits (TV: The Mysterious Planet) and later sold his crew for seventeen crowns each. (TV: Dragonfire) The grotzit was the Andromeda Galaxy's common currency. (AUDIO: A Life of Crime)
In Pease Pottage, the Sixth Doctor attempted to pay taxi fare with Andromedan grotzits. (PROSE: Business Unusual)
The Seventh Doctor later wished he had a grotzit for every time an Earthman thought Gallifrey was in Ireland. (PROSE: White Darkness)
Gloria Swannicker gave the Mayor of Ricosta 500 grotzits for the supposed funeral of Lefty Lonnigan. (AUDIO: A Life of Crime)
A Zocci bought a planetary hopper off Jinko using grotzits. (PROSE: The Red Bicycle)
Storage pods on the Enormous Storage Co. space station were paid for using Grotzits. (COMIC: Space Invaders!)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- No clear sense is ever given, within the body of stories considered valid on this Wiki, of the worth of a grotzit relative to Earth currencies familiar to viewers. In What's inside the Doctor Who LEGO set?, however, a clear exchange rate is given: one pound equals 52 Grotzis equals 324 Standardised Universal Credits.
