Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
- Yvain Wintersong
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Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
They wanted to make less money!
Come on! Laugh! It's a joke!
Okay, fine. Be that way. But I am starting to sympathize with them, because I have been spending the past week making banknotes for our fine nation.
Each note honors one of the five Duchies. Sometimes I consulted with the Duchy involved about proper symbols, other times when I couldn't find anyone to talk to I didn't. I hope there's nothing inappropriate or unrepresentative on any of them.
I would like to someday have these printed out, with both sides properly aligned, on banknote-appropriate paper, but I don't know how to do that. I might do some experiments later, but really I'm hoping one of you has experience with such things and can do it yourself or tell me how.
The denominations are sort of odd, but I read an article by a mathematician claiming that these were the ideal numbers for currency in order to make giving change convenient. And I thought "Well, it's more interesting than copying every other country in the world."
These notes were made in conjunction with Yvain Imaginings, Inc. Scott of Hyperborea helped with some symbols, photos, and webspace, and Baron Krasniy of Vorpmadal is working on complimentary coins that I will let him present in his own time.
Bounty checks can be made payable to Yvain Imaginings, PO Box...
Come on! Laugh! It's a joke!
Okay, fine. Be that way. But I am starting to sympathize with them, because I have been spending the past week making banknotes for our fine nation.
Each note honors one of the five Duchies. Sometimes I consulted with the Duchy involved about proper symbols, other times when I couldn't find anyone to talk to I didn't. I hope there's nothing inappropriate or unrepresentative on any of them.
I would like to someday have these printed out, with both sides properly aligned, on banknote-appropriate paper, but I don't know how to do that. I might do some experiments later, but really I'm hoping one of you has experience with such things and can do it yourself or tell me how.
The denominations are sort of odd, but I read an article by a mathematician claiming that these were the ideal numbers for currency in order to make giving change convenient. And I thought "Well, it's more interesting than copying every other country in the world."
These notes were made in conjunction with Yvain Imaginings, Inc. Scott of Hyperborea helped with some symbols, photos, and webspace, and Baron Krasniy of Vorpmadal is working on complimentary coins that I will let him present in his own time.
Bounty checks can be made payable to Yvain Imaginings, PO Box...
- b3n|<3r|\|
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
I love you and these. I'm not sure which more. Either way:
Edit: Right... immediate shock of something this awesome has sunk in. Now for real comment.
I particularly love the little demand of Malarbor's. That's genius. Also, I'm glad to see more of that pic of Ari. It's a great one.
I'm very excited by the prospect of these being printed out IRL in good quality, but I have no experience in that area so I'll leave it to someone else who knows what they're doing.
Edit: Right... immediate shock of something this awesome has sunk in. Now for real comment.
I particularly love the little demand of Malarbor's. That's genius. Also, I'm glad to see more of that pic of Ari. It's a great one.
I'm very excited by the prospect of these being printed out IRL in good quality, but I have no experience in that area so I'll leave it to someone else who knows what they're doing.
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It takes moo to mango!
:: Formerly just "benkern"
:: Rook Sentry of the Order of the Vorpal Blade
:: Count of Mar Sara IIRC
:: Former Baron of Absentia AFAIK, before that Baron of Vorpmadal TBH; also Former Duke of Yardistan IMHO
:: Dux Emeritus of the Order of Mischievous Intent
It takes moo to mango!
- Andreas the Wise
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
Beautiful
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Cla'Udi - Count of Melangia
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Vincent Waldgrave - Lord General of Gralus
Q - Director of SAMIN
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
As an employee of Yvain Imaginings I was commissioned to work on the sub-erb coinage for this project:
Expressed in true decimal form!
Expressed in true decimal form!
Sir Krasniy Yastreb Ly'Piscator, KcOMI
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+ Duke and Arx-Piscator of Brookshire
+ Baron of Vorpmadal
+ Count of Lunaris
+ Knight Comrade of the Order of Mischievous Intent
+ MoMA SDI Director
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+ Duke and Arx-Piscator of Brookshire
+ Baron of Vorpmadal
+ Count of Lunaris
+ Knight Comrade of the Order of Mischievous Intent
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
Yvain, I wanna marry you, but Krasniy, I want to worship you.
I've been trying for ages to produce or find a coin that looks any good. You have done it. Not only do your coins look any good, they look kick ass. Congratulations.
I've been trying for ages to produce or find a coin that looks any good. You have done it. Not only do your coins look any good, they look kick ass. Congratulations.
Vilhelm von Benkern - The Dolphin-...Count
:: Formerly just "benkern"
:: Rook Sentry of the Order of the Vorpal Blade
:: Count of Mar Sara IIRC
:: Former Baron of Absentia AFAIK, before that Baron of Vorpmadal TBH; also Former Duke of Yardistan IMHO
:: Dux Emeritus of the Order of Mischievous Intent
It takes moo to mango!
:: Formerly just "benkern"
:: Rook Sentry of the Order of the Vorpal Blade
:: Count of Mar Sara IIRC
:: Former Baron of Absentia AFAIK, before that Baron of Vorpmadal TBH; also Former Duke of Yardistan IMHO
:: Dux Emeritus of the Order of Mischievous Intent
It takes moo to mango!
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
(sublime awe)
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- Scott of Hyperborea
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
Those came out well.
Woot! I'm on the five erb note!
(and even better, so is a picture of the Tower of Elith)
Woot! I'm on the five erb note!
(and even better, so is a picture of the Tower of Elith)
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
Ah the .18 erb coin, the most impractical of coinage..
- Jacobus Loki
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
We should go p/s/d. No, nevermind.
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
These coins and bills are absolutely amazing!! I am impressed at the detail and symbolism incorporated here. Great work!
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
The Fund has made a small award to Krasny as well.
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
Very well done indeed.
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
Ooo, I'm particularly fond of the 29 erb note. (but that may be because my county is on the back)
Wonderful, though! Absolutely superb!
Wonderful, though! Absolutely superb!
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
Wonderful! I am completely love-struck. Will there be any more denominations?
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We need one more absurd way to count money, perhaps... a 'i' or 'e' coin, maybe a 'pi' note...
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.42 erb coin? Featuring Quarbinion!
Oroigawa Koreyasu
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Count of Lesser Attera, Kildare
Count of Asantelian, Brookshire
Chairman, Senate of the Lakes, Hurmu
Count of McCallavre, Straylight
Count of Lesser Attera, Kildare
Count of Asantelian, Brookshire
Chairman, Senate of the Lakes, Hurmu
Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
I love it!
The Kaiser could decree this as official bank notes...
The Kaiser could decree this as official bank notes...
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
They're signed by me, so they better be official ...
The character Andreas the Wise is on indefinite leave.
However, this account still manages:
Cla'Udi - Count of Melangia
Manuel - CEO of VBNC. For all you'll ever need.
Vincent Waldgrave - Lord General of Gralus
Q - Director of SAMIN
Duke Mel'Kat - Air Pirate, Melangian, and Duke of the Flying Duchy of Glanurchy
And references may be made to Vur'Alm Xei'Bôn (a Nelagan Micron of undisclosed purpose).
However, this account still manages:
Cla'Udi - Count of Melangia
Manuel - CEO of VBNC. For all you'll ever need.
Vincent Waldgrave - Lord General of Gralus
Q - Director of SAMIN
Duke Mel'Kat - Air Pirate, Melangian, and Duke of the Flying Duchy of Glanurchy
And references may be made to Vur'Alm Xei'Bôn (a Nelagan Micron of undisclosed purpose).
- Eriana Moon
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Re: Why did the workers at the mint go on strike?
Amazing! Awsome work!!
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Hey Eriana...
Nick looks stoned in his... hehe. I'll let him know he's on a bank note..
Nick looks stoned in his... hehe. I'll let him know he's on a bank note..
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