At first glance, this coin seems entirely unremarkable. It does not shine, has no engravings or ornaments, and its surface is worn down to the point where it is impossible to tell what metal it is made of.
It weighs almost nothing, its cold texture leaves no impression, and the sound it makes when it falls is barely perceptible. It has no history, no legend, and no meaning. It is simply a round object with neither material nor cultural value.
And yet, in its absolute emptiness lies a certain mystery. Perhaps its value lies in the absence of any value? Or in the fact that it makes us ask the question: "What makes something meaningful?"
Who knows—maybe this coin is more than it seems. Or maybe it will remain nothing at all. It all depends on how you perceive it.
