Money is magic

by David Allen on Friday, August 28th, 2009
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This is an interesting concept that turns money into an art piece, this one uses old English 1p and 2p coins and unlike the small US coins, these are magnetic. Because of that, they can make a great display like this one.

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Magic Penny Magnet Kit

Ages 8 and up

All types of wondrous magnetic tricks can be performed with two high powered magnets and a bunch of British coins!

Developed by a genius professor at Brunel University in London, and sponsored by The Institute of Physics, UK and Royal Institution.

Fun as a sculpture kit, but you will also be able to spin pennies at 1,000 revolutions per minute, move pennies uphill, and tons more!

Includes: two extra-strong magnets encased in stainless steel, 24 newly-minted British coins, a US penny, and a 64-page, illustrated booklet (full of experiments, penny history, and magnet facts).

Magnet Dimensions: approx. 1″ x 3.375″ x 1″

Priced at $19.99

Source [Think Geek]

 

Categories: Art, Design.

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