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Ripped this off google... The Life Span of Fiat Currencies Here are some interesting points from a study of over 775 fiat currencies. Shortest life span: 1 month Average life span: 27 years Longest life span: 317 years (pound sterling). However, the pound sterling has lost 99.5% of its original value. So, what happened to these currencies? 20% failed through hyperinflation 21% were destroyed by war 12% destroyed by independence 24% were monetarily reformed 23% are still in circulation

If your from the UK this is a good point of reference... http://www.positivemoney.org

All of the coins we have used have been from the scrap pile. If we had not got our hands on them the coin shop would have sent them down to London to be melted down for bars by the bullion dealers. Using the old coins means they are all the same weight and quality of metal. I hope the fiat system changes soon. I have read they normally last around 25 years. A lot of my friends would like to get good jobs with there degrees and get onto the property ladder one day.

Hello, yes sorry to be spamming our products in your community like this. To be honest we would most like some feedback from the coin collecting world. We have sold around 50 silver coins and 3 gold. As far as I know only one (gold) coin has gone to a coin collector. The rest of them have gone to graffiti and gallery fans. We have had a post on coinweek.com and a few other art blogs. Do any of you have any tips on how to push our coins? ps: I stack 1oz coins. I have around 400 so far (2 years collecting) all different.

Hello rsraghead, I'm a silver stacker. I like heavy coins and as many as possible :-) In this process of learning how to make medieval hammered coins, I have grown a real love for all hammered coins. We spent alot of time in our two local coin shops over the past month. It is a real shame we could not offer the silver coin closer to spot price. But I think the gold bags are close enough. The silver coins are re stamped Silver three pence coins! The gold coins are half sovereign that have been re stamped! T

Ces53, in collaboration with the Tower Art Gallery, are pleased to finally unveil a project several years in the making; the first ever currency, minted by a Graffiti King. Using ancient techniques that originate from the beginning of the monetary system, we have minted our own coinage using solid silver and gold. In this time of financial turmoil and uncertainty, we offer the perfect opportunity for a safe investment by combining gold and silver with unique and collectable art. With the inevitable collapse of the Fiat Currency looming, there has never been a more appropriate time to question the stock market's precious metal price manipulation… For more info please go to... http://www.100artworks.com/2013/05/ces53-clown-back-from-hell-press-release.html Or our gallery website... http://www.towerartgallery.com Looking forward to hearing all of your feedback...