Editing The Numismatrix

<blockquote>''"When she isn't working, she is forever trying to show you a coin from the reign of Augustus, or something similarly tedious."''<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Speak_with_the_Numismatrix Speak with the Numismatrix, ''Fallen London'']</ref></blockquote>The Numismatrix is an elderly lady with a sing-song cadence to her speech and beady blue-green eyes.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Visit_the_Numismatrix Visit the Numismatrix, ''Fallen London''] ''"[...] you dislike the vivid mossy verdigris-green of her beady little eyes."''</ref> She is extremely knowledgeable about her field,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Apply_her_particular_expertise_in_a_novel_way_(Numismatrix) Apply her particular expertise in a novel way, ''Fallen London''] ''"She's actually very helpful, once given a section of the problem that fits her particular interests. Until she launches into an explanation of the differences between Yuan coinage and earlier Mongolian currency systems. A masterclass on the subject, no doubt, but useless to your current project."''</ref> and is a font of information on the esoteric currencies of the [[The Neath|Neath]]<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Speak_with_the_Numismatrix Speak with the Numismatrix, ''Fallen London''] ''(You can ask her about practically any odd coin you find.)''</ref> and the [[The Echo Bazaar|Bazaar]].<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/A_lovely_place_for_a_lecture A lovely place for a lecture, ''Fallen London''] ''"Coins. You wish me to discuss coins. Very well. Echoes first. The ones you have in your purse are indeed echoes. Reflections of the first currency ever used by the Bazaar. Before it even thought about buying cities. You'll probably never see any of the underlying fundamental Coins. I never have. There's only around a dozen of them, I've heard, and the Masters won't touch them. Fascinating, no? [...]"''</ref> She often gives out lectures on coinage<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Tracking_down_the_Numismatrix Tracking down the Numismatrix, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Numismatrix is far from personable, but is known to give private lectures on the subject of money. And who doesn't like money?"''</ref> and seizes every opportunity to expound upon the subject.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Speak_with_the_Numismatrix Speak with the Numismatrix, ''Fallen London''] ''"When she isn't working, she is forever trying to show you a coin from the reign of Augustus, or something similarly tedious."''</ref> Her [[Parabola|Parabolan]] reflection is a nonexistent [[The Masters of the Bazaar|Master of the Bazaar]] called Mr Coins.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Employ_the_Reflection_of_the_Numismatrix Employ the Reflection of the Numismatrix, ''Fallen London''] ''"The would-be Master is smaller and less deep-voiced than most of its kind. Sometimes its hood slips and you see a familiar profile; and a robe, clinking, lined with a thousand thousand pockets, a different coin tucked into each one."''</ref>

The Numismatrix runs a well-secured shop from which she brokers both currency and information.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Tracking_down_the_Numismatrix Tracking down the Numismatrix, ''Fallen London''] ''"Grasping your secrets in your hand, you approach the sternly secure shop of the Numismatrix. "Secrets-already-known," she says in her sing-song cadence. "One-has gone-off-already.""''</ref> She can obtain any coin from around the world or under it, but she never sells more than one at a time,<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Visit_the_Numismatrix Visit the Numismatrix, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Numismatrix can obtain any coin in the world or under it, but her prices are eccentric and she never sells more than a single coin. [...]"''</ref> at a high but honest price.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Buy_a_Mark_of_Credit_Page_from_the_Numismatrix Buy a Mark of Credit Page from the Numismatrix, ''Fallen London''] ''"Her prices are high, but she always deals honestly."''</ref> As a self-described neutral observer of the Great Game (although inaction is a decision in itself),<ref name=":0">[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Season_of_Silver The Season of Silver, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Numismatrix thinks she is a neutral observer in the Great Game, but if you choose not to make a move, you pass your turn. A choice has still been made, and the game goes on. [...]"''</ref> she is also interested in secrets and intelligence, as they are a form of currency in the Game.<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/Tracking_down_the_Numismatrix Tracking down the Numismatrix, ''Fallen London''] ''"Secrets-are-a-currency, all-to-themselves," says the Numismatrix in her sing-song voice. She tucks yours away behind the counter. "I-will-make-arrangements. Others-will-hear-my-lecture. I-will-contact-you-shortly."''</ref> Her correspondences are dispatched through the ordinary post — never by [[urchins]].<ref>[https://fallenlondon.wiki/wiki/The_Numismatrix_has_sent_you_a_message! The Numismatrix has sent you a message!, ''Fallen London''] ''"The Numismatrix disapproves of urchins. The note arrives by the afternoon post."''</ref>