ZIEBA Memento Mori CC

The challenge coin is something few people know about, but those who do, these coins are very symbolic and meaningful. Learn more about the history of challenge coins and the rules of giving / receiving them …

To dream of finding coins represents positive feelings about gains being made in waking life. Feeling good having more than you did before. Insight into problems, increased power, or freedom gained. … It may also reflect feelings of being lucky.

The coin is made of .999 copper. The antique finish is unique for each coin, the patina was removed with a laser, which allowed for a unique effect. Oxidation processes take place all the time on the copper surface, which adds to its character.

The triangular moth represents perfection and persistent work on ourselves, and the balance of Memento Mori shows our own ego that we have to balance each day, whether we like it or not … we have no choice, it just is. And what is copper, isn’t it sometimes something more? Copper represents the Goddess of Love … Listed as one of the seven alchemical metals, it represents Venus, both the planet and the Roman goddess whose functions included love, beauty, sex, fertility, prosperity and lust. The word copper comes from the word Cyprus, the island from which the Romans supplied themselves.

Interesting isn’t it?

– Michael ZIEBA