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Behold the lowly cupronickel piece

Started by Toadmaster, July 01, 2018, 04:33:12 PM

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Toadmaster

July 01, 2018, 04:33:12 PM
I thought this was an interesting article describing the issues surrounding the history and design of the U.S. Nickel or $0.05 piece.

While I doubt many go into this level of detail in their RPG monetary systems, I thought it might be of interest and perhaps even give someone some ideas when they develop a games currency. A lot of thought goes into a coin.



https://www.govexec.com/management/2018/06/nickels-cost-seven-cents-make-scientists-may-have-solution/149399/?oref=river

Doom

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July 01, 2018, 10:18:06 PM
I'd fix the link if I were you.

And yes, coins, especially in the modern era, often have fascinating histories. I still have my grandfather's (b 1892) "half-dime."
(taken during hurricane winds)

A nice education blog.

Toadmaster

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July 01, 2018, 11:42:54 PM
What's wrong with the link?

Krimson

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July 02, 2018, 02:13:15 AM
You have no idea how much time I have spent working on currency for RPGs. The linked article was immensely interesting to me and I thank you for posting it.
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July 04, 2018, 02:44:05 AM
For most of human history, coins served an important purpose for the transmission of propaganda.
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