Dinari are the currency used in Mafia: The Old Country. Instead of the actual Italian lire of the period, they represent contraband like watches, cigarettes, and booze that can be bartered for things you need through the Torrisi family’s network.
Given the relatively slow speed at which you accumulate dinari and the cost of purchases – especially for big items like cars – it can take a while to unlock everything. If you’re determined to complete your collection, here are some tips for getting as many dinari as possible during gameplay.
Keep The Fortunato Bead Equipped
Fortunato is one of the first charms you’ll acquire, and unless you really need a different ability, it’s a good idea to keep it equipped at all times. This charm increases the amount of dinari that you get from looting. Since that’s the primary way that you get money in the game, keeping Fortunato on ensures that you maximize your take in every encounter.
You can get Fortunato in Chapter Two, near the entrance to the Torrisi tent before the horse race. Look for a man in a top hat standing on a wooden scaffold; it’s behind him.
Loot Each Room Thoroughly
There aren’t any wandering enemies or side quests in Mafia: The Old Country, so the only opportunities to get dinari are during story missions. That means you should take the time to check every corner and really ransack the place when you come to a new area, and only move on when you’re sure you’ve gotten everything.
Lockboxes and the occasional safe yield decent dinari rewards, and it’s also a good idea to check the bodies of all defeated enemies once it’s safe to do so. If you’re in stealth, Enzo will automatically loot any body that you successfully hide in a crate or well, saving you a bit of time and reducing the risk of getting caught.
Sell Lots Of Trinacria At Once
Trinacria are Roman artifacts that can be found throughout the valley. You can trade them to Pasquale’s mother Benedetta for 100 dinari each. It’s not a huge amount, especially considering how far out of the way you’ll sometimes have to go in order to get them, but it can be the difference between making a purchase and coming back later.
Saving up a bunch of Trinacria and cashing them all in at once can lead to a big payday, giving you more budget to work with when you stop by Pasquale’s Store to do some shopping.
A Dinaru Saved Is A Dinaru Earned
You can easily clean yourself out while spending your hard-earned dinari; it’s best to prioritize important purchases and save for what you’re sure to need than to spend what you have when you have it. A faster car, a stronger horse, and better charms are all some of the game’s most expensive purchases, and with good reason. Save your money for those, since they’ll actually help, before splurging on custom paint jobs and snazzy outfits.
