Carpe Diem Coin
Carpe Diem EDC "Carpe Diem" Coin
"When I designed my Original Carpe Diem Coin, I wanted a challenge coin that could be carried and given away to friends and family, that would remind the holder that time is fleeting, that death waits at the end for all of us, and that it is important to make the most of every day." Jim Wirth, founder of Carpe Diem EDC
The skull on the face of the coin symobolizes death.
The gear wheel on the stin of the skull is found in all mechanical watches and is a symbol of the passing of time.
"Time passes" or "time flies" became more of a reality each day as Jim himself approached the age of 50.
"Death Waits" was his very real, if somber, reminder that at the end of all our days of life, there is only the certainty of death.
On the back side of his original Carpe Diem coin was a simple message, "Carpe Diem," meaning "Seize the day" and "Make your life extraordinary."
Make the most of every day you have!
Work hard but also celebrate well. Do good for others who are not as fortunate as you. Be present in the lives of friends and family.
For the text on the coins, Jim chose Latin:
"TEMPUS FUGIT" for "Time Passes" and "MEMENTO MORI" for "Remember Death."
The reverse shows a "Tree of Life" with the words "CARPE DIEM" for "Seize the Day." Surrounding the tree of life are the words "FAC VITAM INCREDIBILEM" for "Make an incredible life for yourself" and "MEMENTO VIVERE" for "Remember to live".
These two sayings are separated by roses, a subtle suggestion to take time, pause and smell the roses
Technical Specifications:
| Diameter: | 39 mm |
| Thickness: | 2,7 mm |
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Material |
Antique bronze finish (brass alloy - chemically aged). |
| Made in USA: |
Made in America's oldest mint (founded in 1835) |
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