Memento Mori / Memento Vivere Reminder Coin
Solid Copper Coin
There is a long history of Memento Mori reminders, including coins. We have added our own spin on the concept and included a new reverse side, “Memento Vivere” which translates to “remember that you have to live.” We believe there is a beautiful balance between accepting mortality and embracing life.
Memento mori (Latin: "Remember that you have to die.") is the medieval Latin Christian theory and practice of reflection on mortality. Especially as a means of considering the vanity of earthly life and the transient nature of all earthly goods and pursuits.
Memento vivere (Latin: "Remember you have to live.") Know that your time is short in the grand scheme of things. So have fun while you are here.
- Solid Copper coin
- 1" (2.5 cm) diameter
- 1/2 ounce, or 15 grams
- Antimicrobial*
Also available in iron and silver:
The product is treated to look as if it has been handled and circulated. This process is done by hand, and it is both an art and a science, coloring and patinas will vary. No two are exactly the same! Coins are struck one at a time in the USA using antique machinery and traditional coining techniques.
*Laboratory testing shows that, when cleaned regularly, antimicrobial copper surfaces kill greater than 99.9% of the following bacteria within 2 hours of exposure: MRSA, VRE, Staphylococcus aureus, Enterobacter aerogenes, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and E. coli O157:H7. Antimicrobial copper surfaces are a supplement to and not a substitute for standard infection control practices and have been shown to reduce microbial contamination, but do not necessarily prevent cross contamination or infections; users must continue to follow all current infection control practices.
Note—Each order comes packed with a handwritten envelope straight from Shire Post Mint. We will make this out to whomever is on the SHIPPING ADDRESS. If you are giving this as a gift and would like a different name on the envelope, please include the recipient's name in the Special Instructions field as you complete your order.
© Shire Post Mint. All rights reserved.
C
Beautiful Coin, heavier than expected!
H
I love the chunky weight of the coin. The small details in the design, the worn old look to the skull on the Mori side and the clean well balanced look of the Vivere side is excellent!
A
Memento Mori / Memento Vivere Reminder Coin
N
The quality of the coins were lovely! They had very distinct details and a good weight to them, I would highly recommend!
J
I’d seen “Memento Mori” coins elsewhere, but after watching Kurosawa’s “Ikiru” for the first time, I knew I wanted to own one for myself to serve as a reminder to always be living life knowing that death could come at any moment.
This coin is exactly what I envisioned, and will serve its purpose wonderfully.
