Albert Einstein's funny face is on the world's smallest gold coin
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Yes this is a year old, but I do not remember seeing it posted here 
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In Switzerland, the state-owned Swissmint says today that a 2.96-millimeter (0.12-inches) gold coin created with Albert Einstein's face on it is the smallest in the world.
The coin, shown above, weighs 0.063 grams (1/500th of an ounce) and has a nominal value of 1/4 Swiss francs ($0.26).
MAGE courtesy Swissmint
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Swissmint said the coin, of which just 999 have been made, will be sold for 199 francs with a special magnifying glass so owners can see the famous physicist on its face.
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We did discuss this last year along with the other Swiss issue that came out at the same time - I forget the topic. Sold out rather quickly.
Sorry for the repeat
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Sorry, I didn't mean that to sound like a criticism. If we could remember what the other issue was, we could probably find the thread.
I haven't looked lately to see if the price was holding up. They were doing very well on the secondary market after they sold out.
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Thanks for the link @jmlanzaf
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It's the only one. I can't find any under sold on eBay. I should search auctions to see if one has sold lately. I guess I should have bought one! LOL
https://forums.collectors.com/discussion/comment/12526900#Comment_12526900
An electron microscope would be a more appropriate extra than a magnifying glass
I find the coin humorous (As Mr. Einstein intended the picture to be)... but that is so tiny. I will be happy with the enlarged image (as shown above). Cheers, RickO
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I never liked that photo. Disturbing.
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I had a Mechanical Physics(?) professor way back when I was a kid at Cal Poly. He told a story about a project that he was on and Einstein was also involved with..... Something about blowing up the world. They were in the Mojave. Talking to the cactus. Cactus talks back......O.K., Mr. E was a nut....I hope the world survives his insanity 😛 and inventions. 💥 I have my doubts.
E=MC squared. OR....😛=💥🌎
Trouble tying his shoes
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