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The above reply is correct somewhat. In the first Elite (for me BBC Micro in 1984+) the concept of credits applied to both space and planetary (ground) expenses are different.

The exchange rate I think was a million. Thus one credit in space would be worth a million 'credits' if you want to go shopping planet side. This was used to explain in the fiction novellas (e.g. Dark Wheel) where people would buy a drink in a bar for a few credits, yet a few credits would also get you a ton of food in the local market place. The only logical explanation is that two forms of credit and exchange rates are used.

Somewhat like Eve Online, space going farers are respected above normal grounded planet folk.