Called Mint, the series of 'coins' have been given values
according to the amount of time invested in extracting the
material and fabricating each object. Here is some more
information from William Smith of Smith & Wightman: MINT is a
series of objects of different value that operate as a currency.
The objects have accrued their value through the amount of time
invested in them. Time embedded in the material (through
harvesting/ extracting and processing) and then time spent in
fabrication. In making this collection of objects, and clearly
stating their relative value, we ask how much of the value of an
object resides within it, and how much is brought to it by the
potential owner? Why do certain forms or materials look more
expensive than others? What is the value of an object with no
apparent function? Mint’s monetary units have been designed
using the following principles: They must fit in one hand so as
to be easily exchangeable They must be readily reproducible They
must be durable and non-perishing They