Chittim are the currancy used by the Leopard people. They are large "C" shaped metals that magically fall from the sky when gaining new information. That is the only way to earn chittim is through knowledge, Knowledge is key.
Copper is the most valubale
Bronze is valuable
Silver not so much
Gold is the least valuable
Trivia
Chittim is inspired by the old West African currency okpohos or manila
okpohos known as chittim in Akata Witch world