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Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:11 pm

In the past I have brought up several discussions about minting our own money, or money of a micronational sort. This was discussed again this Spring between me, Scott and Chris at the Albany conference.

I also mentioned that I was getting a smithing forge from my grandmother's old farm. I have it now, though no where to put it and it's in storage until I can build something to set it up in. But that's another story...

I've been doing a restoration project on some antique lawn decorations made of concrete. The originals were badly fractured and I have been rebuilding and sculpting them using Quickrete patch. Musing around with some leftover patch I made a pancake of the mixture, smoothed it, and cut out a circular spot ala cookie dough. The result? A silver dollar-sized concrete coin.

Dipping them in heavy-duty concrete paint I used for the restoration project, I now have three coins. The next step, obviously, is to paint some designs on them.

Now, I seem to recall several people wanting to mint coins, and others interested in receiving coins if I make them. If this is true, speak up. Any other thoughts and input/design ideas are welcome too.

I'll see if I can get a digital photo up of a coin so you can see it for yourself.

Braden Indianensis · Post by **Braden Indianensis** » Thu Jul 06, 2006 3:44 pm

Names! We need to name the coins!

Our unit of currency should be the Shirithian Mark (I would recommed the arms of Shireroth on the reverse, and a portrait of someone or other on the obverse.)

An example of the heirarchy of currency:
Mark
Ducat
Dubloon
Crown
Shekel
Pence

H4773r 3lfs0n · Post by **H4773r 3lfs0n** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 8:50 am

um we haver one unit of currency at least that i know ofm the erb i.e. -->

other than that, i dunno, but coins sound terribly nifty

Cap'n Knappy · Post by **Cap'n Knappy** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:58 am

Money...yes... Money... I'd personally rather use human teeth as currency, but, then again, I'm insane.

Braden Indianensis · Post by **Braden Indianensis** » Tue Jul 11, 2006 12:03 pm

Who let you out of the attic?! HATTER!!!

H4773r 3lfs0n · Post by **H4773r 3lfs0n** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 8:26 am

what? the sloth said he had it covered...

Braden Indianensis · Post by **Braden Indianensis** » Wed Jul 12, 2006 9:05 am

Sloths also grow moss in the notches of their hair, it does not qualify them as door wardens!

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 7:19 am

Digital photos of a coin painted white. Basically the blank slate.

Ari Rahikkala · Post by **Ari Rahikkala** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:12 pm

Humans : correct in making the leap from wealth as currency to wealth as energy. But logic failure : wealth ultimately is extension of desire, fluctuating with emotions and state of mind. Desires : when all are supported in purely adaptable system, true wealth is achieved.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Thu Jul 13, 2006 3:43 pm

I'm not getting laid, consequently all desires are not being achieved. :P

Eriana Moon · Post by **Eriana Moon** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 12:00 am

I know he's not active anymore but Erik was working on coinage for a wile....

Ari Rahikkala · Post by **Ari Rahikkala** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 1:38 pm

So nobody else thinks that those coins look like shining balls of pure energy?

Conglacio · Post by **Conglacio** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 2:55 pm

especially how the first one is hovering in mid air with no visible suppor.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Jul 14, 2006 3:38 pm

I'm suddenly reminded of those radioactive coins from The Shadow...

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