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Shire Post Mint's 8th Kickstarter Campaign - Elder Futhark Runes!

For years, people have suggested that we create a set of Elder Futhark metal runes that can be used for divination. We extensively researched rune variations and their cultural associations. The ha...

How a Fantasy Coin is Made - Shire Post Mint's Process

Coins are simply bits of metal that have been impressed with a design and are used as a medium of exchange. The basic process is that a "die" is created with a negative impression of the design. Tw...