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World’s Oldest Known Coin Mint Unearthed in China
Archaeologists in China have discovered a foundry that dates back to between 640 and 550 BCE. In addition to tools, ornaments, and spare parts, the foundry produced standardised coins, making it the oldest known mint in the archaeological record.
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The Dutch Are Making QR-Coded Coins. Seriously.
When did you last scan a QR code? It probably wasn’t on a coin. But the Dutch are changing that with QR-coded currency.