Game · Quicksilver
Currencies in No Man's Sky
In No Man's Sky, Quicksilver, Nanites, and Units do not serve the same role. Compare what each currency controls before opening the individual entries for earning and spending details.

Important information
- Medium
- Game
Archive stats
- 3 currencies
- 3 types
Currencies from No Man's Sky
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Event currency
Quicksilver
No Man's Sky
Quicksilver is No Man's Sky's special reward currency for collectible items sold at the Space Anomaly.
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Special currency
Nanites
No Man's Sky
Nanites are No Man's Sky's specialist currency for technology modules, appearance changes and selected upgrades.
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Common currency
Units
No Man's Sky
Units are No Man's Sky's everyday currency for ships, multitools, inventory and trade across star systems.
How the currencies differ
In No Man's Sky, Quicksilver, Nanites, and Units do not serve the same role. Compare what each currency controls before opening the individual entries for earning and spending details.
| Currency | Type | Role in the economy |
|---|---|---|
| Quicksilver | Event currency | Quicksilver is No Man's Sky's special reward currency for collectible items sold at the Space Anomaly. |
| Nanites | Special currency | Nanites are No Man's Sky's specialist currency for technology modules, appearance changes and selected upgrades. |
| Units | Common currency | Units are No Man's Sky's everyday currency for ships, multitools, inventory and trade across star systems. |