3 chapters across the catalog
The Royal Mint begins production of the first coins featuring the likeness of King Charles III, starting with the 50-pence piece. The reverse side of the coin pays tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The hosts speculate that this transition in physical currency may coincide with the push for a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in the United Kingdom.
The second donation segment features contributions from Russell Davidson, "DC Girl," and several listeners from Virginia and Texas. A unique donation from Jason Zeisler in South Dakota includes two silver Brexit coins from the Royal Mint, which are valued at $100 each. The hosts acknowledge the diverse group of "free thinkers" who support the show through the value-for-value model.
Lester Lawrence, an employee at the Royal Canadian Mint, is accused of smuggling $180,000 worth of gold "pucks" out of the facility by hiding them in his rectum. Investigators discovered a tub of Vaseline in his locker after he repeatedly set off metal detectors without any visible metal on his person. The case, presided over by Justice Peter Doody, has drawn international attention for its unusual methods and the Mint's initial inability to confirm missing inventory.
