ISMagazine.com - Patrick Stevens
Amazon Announces Virtual Currency, Amazon Coins
Earlier this week, Amazon announced their new service, Amazon Coins, which is a virtual currency used to buy apps, games and other in-app purchases.
They kicked off the launch by giving all Kindle Fire owners $5 worth of Coins, equal to 500 coins. Users can buy more Coins, and they can save up to 10 percent for buying high quantities at a time.