Since 2019, I've been collecting Star Wars related currencies. No 3d-printed plastic junk here folks... only currency that "clinks"...made of various metals. I was initially inspired to started collecting Star Wars currency from the Beskar Steel ingots that appeared in "the Mandolorian". When I started searching for Beskar, it was wonderful to see how many creative makers I found creating their own interpretations of the highly prized ingots, each having it's own unique beauty and creativity. Some makers aimed for maximum screen accuracy, where others have visualized what "real" beskar might be like in our galaxy not so far away, using materials like folded Damascus steel with its natural wavy lines caused by the numerous folds in the metal, to sculpted and casted versions that look like liquid metal frozen in time. |
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by Joseph Fricano, JOATRASH FX (Joe), USA Material: Solid hand-cast aluminum by a small family-run foundry. The pattern is NOT engraved but laid on by hand after polishing. Weight: <200g Dimensions: 114mm x 58mm x 13mm CA$224 incl. shipping Glossy smooth finish, very detailed pattern, hand-applied to the aluminum after casting. Then seal-coated after that. Quite light compared to the other ingot materials, but probably the closet to on-screen look so far. |
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by Justin Branfuhr, Branfuhr Studios, South Carolina, USA Material: Non-leaded pewter, cast. Weight: 1.5 lbs Dimensions: 4.25"x 2.25"x 0.625" Cast pewter, the patterns are raised/embossed on the ingot in the cast. Great weight, matte finish. Very close to on-screen size I think. $218.70 incl shipping. |
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by ZERO5 (Owen), New South Wales, Australia Damascus Steel / 1095 & 15n20 Steel about 300g 11cm x 5.6cm x 0.6cm CA$88.41 incl. shipping |
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by Graham Mark, "propcollector", Carlisle, OH, USA Damascus Steel 2 lbs 133mm x 69mm x13mm CA$385.00 incl shipping Damascus steel, big and heavy |
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FreemasonsStore, Rhode Island, USA Cast non-leaded pewter 1.75 lbs 5" x 2 1/2" x 3/8" CA$101.88 incl. shipping (40% off sale) Beautiful liquid looking surface in the casting. Brighter colour pewter than the others. |
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AdventumJewelers, Texas, USA Material: Hand cast recycled Brass Weight: 22 oz Dimensions: L 4", W 2.6", H 0.6"
On the impoverished planet of Corellia, you likely have one concern: How to get off world and anywhere else.
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AdventumJewelers, Texas, USA Material: Hand cast, .995 pure copper bullion. Weight: 22 oz Dimensions: L 4", W 2.6", H 0.6" These copper ingots became particularly prominent after the commerce guild was disassembled by the galactic empire, and their resources were confiscated. Millions of tons of copper ingots were obtained by the galactic empire, some of these were polished on 5 sides and stamped with the imperial symbol for use as currency in the outer rim. Imperial credits were no good in the outer rim, but copper ingots were. They could be traded readily as currency, with a face value of 9 imperial credits (if traded at a station that accepted imperial credits.) in more remote places, it retained great value as copper would be a sought after resource in remote places, either for use as a conductor, or as currency in the form of bullion.
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Imperial Copper Credits (5 -pack) AdventumJewelers, Texas, USA Material: Hand cast, .995 pure copper bullion. Weight: 22 oz Dimensions: L 4", W 2.6", H 0.6" They are old, they are worn, they are dirty, the empire has already fallen... BUT, they still spend my friend. These are cast from .995 pure copper bullion, the back and sides are left unsanded, leaving a rustic texture that is smooth to the touch. The credit face is lightly buffed to bring out the color of the copper, whilst still not eliminating that "ancient" patina. |
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Calamari Flan (10 pack) HenryWorkshop, Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada Material: 50 microns resolution 3d resin print, light blue Dimensions: 1.60x1.60x0.3inches Calamari Flan was a form of currency that had a disc-shaped white and blue coinage. While Flan could maintain its shape, it would squish under pressure unlike the rigid New Republic credit.
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