CREDSTICKS Credsticks are the most common form of currency in 2062. They are commonly shaped like a pen, and all have a small display which shows the current balance of the credstick. Credsticks can basically be considered electronic money -- universally accessible and accepted, they take away all the hassle of paper money, and have built-in security measures, in addition. Standard credsticks (typically constructed from plastic or steel) use a 6-digit passcode for security. Silver credsticks (made either from silver or, less often, titanium) have a thumbprint screen. Platinum credsticks, the highest quality and most expensive, sometimes made from emerald, have a built-in retinal scanner. All levels of credsticks allow only the owner to access the account. Unlike paper money, however, credsticks leave a trail. Because of this, paper money is always used for the less legal activities. ^WSee Also: ACTIVATE, CRACK, TRANSFER, TYPE, USE^n