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# Currencies

There are 3 types of currencies in Toyland Defense that a player can collect/purchase. They are:

* Gold
* Gems
* TLAND Tokens

### Gold

This is your most basic currency in the game that you use from upgrading cards to purchasing daily items in the game store. Gold are mainly rewarded by opening chests. You can also get gold from battle passes, leveling up your arena level or general rewards given out by the game. Gold can also be purchased with Gems and real money in the in-game store.

### Gems

Gems are higher grade currencies that drops infrequently in chests. There are other ways to earn gems as well from battle passes. Gems are mainly used to quickly open chests without waiting for the timer. Gems can also be used to purchase Gold, Chests and daily items in the game store. Generally, you can only purchase gems from the in-game store with real money or $TLAND tokens.

### $TLAND Tokens

**Earning Mechanisms**: Players earn $TLAND tokens by placing in tournaments and participating in airdrop and marketing campaigns.

**Utility**: $TLAND tokens can be used to purchase NFT cards, upgrade troops and buildings, and participate in exclusive in-game events.