BS: One Kilo Coin

Subject: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 03:42 PM

Canada has issued a coin weighing one kilogram (about 2.2 pounds), 99.99% pure silver.

The face value is Can$250, but the Canadian Mint is asking Can$1559.95 for it.

Other uses besides as money?
Paperweight?
Doorstop?

This will put a hole in your pocket in more ways than one.

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 03:43 PM

1 kg? Pikers!




Rai stones are large, circular stone disks carved out of limestone in the island of Yap, Micronesia. Locals have used these stones as a form of unusual currency, a "stone money."

Form and value
Rai stones are circular disks carved out of limestone with a large hole in the middle. The size of the stones varies widely; the largest are 3 meters (10 ft) in diameter, 0.5 meters (1.5 ft) thick and weigh 4 metric tons (8,800 lb).

The extrinsic (perceived) value of a specific stone is based not only on its size and craftsmanship but also on the history of the stone. If many people - or no one at all - died when the specific stone was transported, or a famous sailor brought it in, the value of the rai stone increases.

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 03:45 PM

Where Canada got the idea...


"A 7 feet diameter rai stone is exhibited in the garden of the lobby of the Bank of Canada, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada."

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 04:14 PM

Melt it down and use it to shoot werewolves?

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: Wesley S
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 04:21 PM

What's that in real money?

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 04:35 PM

Looks like Canada has a habit of doing this...



http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/amazing_feats/big_stuff/largest_gold_coin.aspx

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: beardedbruce
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 04:37 PM

http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/amazing_feats/big_stuff/longest_pool_toy.aspx

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: Peace
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 05:07 PM

Have a look at this.

That's in Sudbury, Ontario.

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: dick greenhaus
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 05:13 PM

Well, a kilo is equal to 2.2 pounds. I guess.

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: bankley
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 05:20 PM

"hey buddy ,ya got any spare change ?"

"sure..here catch"    whoomph..arrrgg x%**%#& !

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: Bill D
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 05:32 PM

wow...I knew there was a problem with inflation, but I didn't realize it was so...so...literal.

Now...let's watch the vending machine designers plot!

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: pdq
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 06:07 PM

I believe the current price of silver contained in a 2.2 kg coin is approximately $363/US.

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 06:21 PM

And it has a face value of CDN $250.00? Someone's getting took.

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: pdq
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 07:21 PM

...obviously I meant a "2.2 lb coin"...

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: Q (Frank Staplin)
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 07:39 PM

One may order toll-free, U. S. or Canada, from 1-800-565-4362. Visa, Mastercard or American Express.
Or order online www.canadapost.ca/collecting.

A 14-carat gold coin with wolf in full color is listed at only $433.95, or a moose at same price (The other side shows Her Majesty, the Queen!).

To see all the other goodies- both coins and stamps- get a copy of Collections of Canada/du Canada.

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: Rapparee
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 08:12 PM

If they'll sell it to me at face value I'll get one.

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: Peace
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 11:44 PM

If they do, get two.

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: GUEST,Slag
Date: 24 Feb 09 - 11:50 PM

Pitch that sucker in a toll way basket while doing 40!

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: Peace
Date: 25 Feb 09 - 01:41 AM

LOL, slag.

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: Tangledwood
Date: 25 Feb 09 - 04:18 AM

OK, they call their $1 coin a looney so what do they call this?

Subject: RE: BS: One Kilo Coin
From: bubblyrat
Date: 25 Feb 09 - 06:12 AM

A Kilonial.