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Arizona Coin Collector

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Oct 18, 2008, 5:42:59 PM10/18/08
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Hello

If you cannot view the image on the link below, Check it out on
the Newsgroup "alt.binaries.pictures.numismatic".

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----- Original Message -----
From: "Arizona Coin Collector"
Newsgroups: alt.binaries.pictures.numismatic
Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 2:37 PM
Subject: Space Coins


FROM:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/10/photogalleries/wip-week49/photo2.html

A model holds a Quid-or Quasi Universal Intergalalatic Denomination-the
world's first space currency in this undated photo released on October 4.

Designed for the foreign exchange company Travelex by scientists from
Britain's National Space Centre and the University of Leicester, the
currency can withstand the stresses and extreme environments of space.

The coins are made of a polymer, like that used in nonstick pans, and
have no sharp edges or chemicals that could harm space travelers.

"None of the existing payment systems we use on earth-like cash, credit
or debit cards-could be used in space," said Professor George Fraser
from the University of Leicester, told the BBC.


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Slime Lowlife

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Oct 18, 2008, 6:41:43 PM10/18/08
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Arizona Coin Collector"
> Newsgroups: alt.binaries.pictures.numismatic
> Sent: Saturday, October 18, 2008 2:37 PM
> Subject: Space Coins
>
>
> FROM:
>
> http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2007/10/photogalleries/wip-week49/phot
> o2.html
>
> A model holds a Quid-or Quasi Universal Intergalalatic Denomination-the
> world's first space currency in this undated photo released on October 4.
>
> Designed for the foreign exchange company Travelex by scientists from
> Britain's National Space Centre and the University of Leicester, the
> currency can withstand the stresses and extreme environments of space.
>
> The coins are made of a polymer, like that used in nonstick pans, and
> have no sharp edges or chemicals that could harm space travelers.
>
> "None of the existing payment systems we use on earth-like cash, credit
> or debit cards-could be used in space," said Professor George Fraser
> from the University of Leicester, told the BBC.
>
They also go "SQUEAK" when you squeeze them!
:D
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