The Republic of Chad uses the Central African CFA Franc as its currency; it is the common currency of six independent states in central Africa: Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. The CFA Franc has both common and national issues. All common circulating coins are issued under the authority of CEMAC ("Communauté Économique et Monétaire de l'Afrique Centrale" - Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa) and have no issuing country. Separately, each member country can strike coins bearing its national symbols; these coins are legal tender in the other members of the bloc too.
Chad has authorised some foreign mints to strike coins under its issuing authority for collector's purposes, or as bullion. These are usually dedicated to historical or general popular culture themes not related to the country itself. Many of them are in standard bullion sizes, such as the internationally popular one troy ounce of silver format, such as this coin.
The mint says about this coin: Artificial intelligence, or AI may change humanity in ways we cannot yet fully comprehend. We are just starting to unlock the limitless potential of AI and witness how it transcends numerous domains of human experience.
Pressburg Mint is releasing the world’s first silver coin designed by artificial intelligence, a ground-breaking product that combines the beauty of traditional craftsmanship with the cutting-edge power of artificial intelligence. The original drawing has been generated by an AI and represents the AI’s idea of what a silver coin should look like.
Embrace the future of numismatics with this unparalleled creation that captures the essence of creativity in the digital age and pushes the boundaries of artistic expression. This AI-generated silver coin is a testament to the limitless potential of human creativity enhanced by the power of artificial intelligence, making it a true treasure for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
The final transformation into a physical silver coin still required some human input, but we think this is about to change in the coming years. Hence, we are establishing this coin project into a series of coins which will document the progress of AI technology in numismatics and beyond.
“Success in creating AI would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, it might also be the last, unless we learn how to avoid the risks.“ - Stephen Hawking |