Lien



Lien is a type of currency used within the RWBY world. Lien can be used in the form of a plastic card, with a specific color and value notation on the front, and a black magnetic reader strip on the back.

It is unknown if this is a universally used currency, or if it only has worth within the kingdom of Vale.

Ruby Rose
When Roman Torchwick and his Henchmen rob From Dust Till Dawn, the shop owner offers to give him all his Lien. Roman refuses, however, and proceeds to tell his henchmen to steal the store's supply of Dust.

Jaunedice
When Nora Valkyrie is telling her dream, she mentions making Lien by selling rugs made of Ursa skin.

Trivia

 * So far, Lien has not been seen in the series, and has only been mentioned in the first episode and eleventh episodes.
 * However, in Episode 8, a henchman wheels a large crate into the room where Roman is looking at a map and receives five cards resembling credit cards before opening the crate.