BERMANIAN 50TH ANNIVERSARY COIN

 

Crowned bust of King Alanus I of Bermania, wearing collar of the Order of the Bear over royal mantle, with Latin inscription: * ALANVS · D: G: BERMANIAE · REX · ORB: TER: NOS: IMP: VEN: COM: &c. (translation: Alanus by the Grace of God King of Bermania, Emperor of Our Terrestrial Orb, Count of Fairfield, et cetera.)

Designed and engraved by Woody Maringer.

It is our honor to formally announce this most numismatic event: the release of the Bermanian 50th Anniversary Coin. This commemorative off-metal strike of the Bermanian Coin is crafted from solid copper and finished with an expert patina to highlight the engraving of His Royal Majesty of Bermania, King Alanus I.

If you've not heard of the Kingdom of Bermania, it's about time you get out from under your rock! This small but spirited kingdom is said to be nestled in the East Balkans, near the Danube River. Here, you may or may not become acquainted with plywood bears, chickens of mythic proportions, time travelers, royal purple Sikorsky S-38s, and even dragons with a particular appetite for prince fondue.

 

The reverse side of this coin depicts a key turning point in Bermania's story, The Fig Revolt of 1974 (though, some say 1975) and His Majesty's subsequent ascent to the throne. Many events such as these are further detailed in Please Ignore Our Time Machine, a rich history of Bermania published by King Alanus I himself. Check it out, you might learn something!

For more information, or to order, see:
Bermania Coin (https://www.shirepost.com/products/bermania-coin?_pos=1&_sid=65289a951)

Bermania is a fictional micro-nation. It is featured in the writings of numismatist Allen G. Berman, also known as King Alanus I of Bermania. It has been a source of humorous stories and discussion within the numismatic community, particularly through the Numismatic Bibliomania Society's E-Sylum publications.

Key characteristics and mentions of Bermania on coinbooks.org include:

• Fictional setting: Bermania is described as a small Eastern European kingdom populated by eccentric characters, including talking horses and dragons.
• Humorous stories and publications: Allen Berman has written a book of short stories titled "Please Ignore Our Time Machine: Exciting Tales of Da Vinci, Pastrami, Time Travel, and Howard Hughes". This book recounts the adventures of the Bermanian people across the globe and centuries. It is available through the Royal Bermanian Printing Office in collaboration with Amazon.com.
• Numismatic connections: Bermania has a playful connection to numismatics, including discussions about its coinage, like the Royal Bermanian Tickle Token.
• "Inside joke" origins: Bermania began as an inside joke in the 1970s. It grew into a way of honoring friends through grants of arms and titles.
• "Redeemable" currency: King Alanus I of Bermania claims that Bermania's coinage is fully redeemable according to the 864 AD Edict of Pitres.

In summary, Bermania on coinbooks.org is a unique and humorous element within the numismatic literature world. It is largely associated with Allen G. Berman and his creative narratives that intertwine numismatics with tales of his imagined kingdom.

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To read the earlier E-Sylum articles, see:
COINAGE OF ALANUS I, KING OF BERMANIA (https://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v12n40a26.html)
NEW BOOK: PLEASE IGNORE OUR TIME MACHINE (https://www.coinbooks.org/v23/esylum_v23n13a03.html)
BOOK REVIEW: PLEASE IGNORE OUR TIME MACHINE (https://coinbooks.org/v23/esylum_v23n28a07.html)

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