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Matt Probert
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Posted: 23 Dec 2011, 11:34 #
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Inspired by the Canadian 50 cents 2010 which is sort of holographic, displays a different image when viewed from different angles, I wondered about what we might see next - I suggest micro-chipped coins playing short animations (of the GIF or Flash variety), and if I am to be cynical, I should suggest advertising (heck we have had it on milk bottles, why not on coins?)

Matt
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Posted: 23 Dec 2011, 16:42 #
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I suggest plastic coins :)
scceda
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Posted: 23 Dec 2011, 18:19 #
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Well, how about a coin in the form of a toothbrush?  ;)
Scotty
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Posted: 23 Dec 2011, 19:34 #
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hmm..maybe the talking money like what you get in Futurama. You could in theory get the queenie telling you that one should watch their money etc.
Matt Probert
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Posted: 23 Dec 2011, 20:57 #
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Quote: sccedaWell, how about a coin in the form of a toothbrush?  ;)
Harry! I'll have a pint of what Scceda is drinking please!

  :°

Matt
Matt Probert
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Posted: 23 Dec 2011, 20:59 #
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Quote: kommodoreI suggest plastic coins :)
Sounds plausible except that I suspect that oil (which forms the basis of plastics) may be set to become more scarce than the metals currently used. Am I right in thinking that paper/card coins have been used within the armed forces in times of war? Or did I dream it?

Matt
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Posted: 23 Dec 2011, 21:02 #
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https://en.numista.com/forum/topic3224.html

 I remembered this Topic from earlier in the year. Paper U.S.A. coins used by military in Afghanistan.
Nice looking.  :)
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scceda
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Posted: 23 Dec 2011, 21:40 #
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Matt, do you like sweetened green tea? You can have it.  :)
Actually, when I think about all the weird modern coins being made exclusivelly for collectors (e.g., a guitar, don't remember an issuing country), my idea is not sounding that crazy.
ZacUK Numista team
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Posted: 23 Dec 2011, 22:13 #
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https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces26717.html

 Somalia  1 Dollar  2004   B.
Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
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Posted: 23 Dec 2011, 22:14 #
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Quote: ZacUKhttps://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces26717.html

 Somalia  1 Dollar  2004   B.
It's not circulating..it's just for fun :D
bam777
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Posted: 24 Dec 2011, 12:43 #
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Quote: Scottyhmm..maybe the talking money like what you get in Futurama. You could in theory get the queenie telling you that one should watch their money etc.
$300 in the form of a Tricky Dick fun bill...Three Hundred Big Boys...my favourite episode.

Aren't there marijuana leaf shaped coins as well?
montana2011
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Posted: 24 Dec 2011, 13:26 #
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Quote: bam777Aren't there marijuana leaf shaped coins as well?
Yes there is a marijuana leaf shaped coin...and it's a scratch and sniff

http://www.coinweek.com/news/modern-coins/rub-and-sniff-marijuana-coin-to-be-released/

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces24709.html

My guess is you wouldn't fail the company drug test, though
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