We can't be more pleased by and proud of the new Mises Silver coin. It is the real thing, heavy and beautiful, a moving commemoration of Mises the man and his crusade for sound money. It is .999 fine silver, one troy ounce.
For years, people have tried to design a coin like this, but this is the first real success to render Mises's face on a medallion. Above him stands his lifetime motto from Virgil: Tu Ne Cede Malis, or do not give in to evil. It was the line he recalled when leaving Europe during the war. It refers to the need to resist socialism, fascism, and all forms of state control.
The Ludwig von Mises Institute is printed on the back with Mises's family crest, rendered in amazing detail, with the words "advancing the Austrian School of Economics." and "Liberty Property Peace" printed as well.
This mint-quality medallion is beautiful to look at and hold, a reminder of what constitutes honest money in a society of fiat paper. When we received the proof back which OpenCurrency.com designed for us, it became immediately clear we had to make it official and go to mint.
