"30,000C! Going once! Going twice! Going Thrice!"
"Annnnnd, SOLD!"
Rose declared enthusiastically that an item that is considerably more expensive than Allen's coin was sold.
30,000C might be a small number, but during 3020 it was already a luxury because, in this era, the business owners needed to lower the price of the items they sell.
If not, since they are under the jurisdiction of the military, they would be reprimanded. Aside from that, the military controls the value of the Credits via the difficulty of the missions and they also have a firm grip over its production.
Credits might be useful in the eyes of the public, but the higher-ups knew that it was merely numbers that the military used to control the race. And, what's precious are the items as well as the resources.
"Ladies and gentlemen, at this point of juncture, the auction is at its late stage," Rose said solemnly, which made the crowd go silent.