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0 sats \ 2 replies \ @Scoresby 12 Apr \ parent \ on: Fun Fact Friday - Best Fun Fact Gets 10,000 Sats meta
Made in 2011
On the Perth Mint's website they say (apparently with pride):
The successful casting of the gold bullion coin is considered one of The Perth Mint’s most extraordinary accomplishments since it was established in 1899.
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17 sats \ 1 reply \ @BenAllenG 12 Apr
if you stole it and gave them $1,000,000 would the court be satified with the value for value reparation?
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100 sats \ 0 replies \ @Scoresby 12 Apr
And this is the absurdity of fiat money:
  • a piece of paper is worth $100 (because we say it is)
  • a 1 tonne gold coin is worth more $1 million (even though we say it isn't)
Fiat makes no sense.
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