Tiffany & Co. launches limited-edition coins worth exactly $9,999.99 each
Published on Apr 05, 2022 at 3:17 AM (UTC-4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on May 18, 2022 at 8:57 AM (UTC-4)
Edited by
Alessandro Renesis
As an April Fool’s prank, Tiffany & Co. announced a new cryptocurrency called ‘TiffCoin’.
But the joke soon became a bit of a reality for the New-York based luxury brand.
The company has decided to revamp the name ‘TiffCoin’ to launch an actual, physical currency – a limited run of 499 gold coins, priced at $9,999.99 each.
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In the jewellery maker’s own words owners of a TiffCoin will be given a chance to “access to future Tiffany happenings”, with it only being available in the US, Canada, the UK and Australia.
Tiffany & Co. has actually done this before. Back in 1973, they created silver and gold coins that customers could use in exchange for jewellery.
It sounds crazy but the idea actually gained momentum, and the gold and silver coins were only discontinued in 2007.
The new 2022 TiffCoins are made from 18k yellow gold and measure 34.8 mm x 2.88 mm.
Each coin is numbered and engraved with a ‘TF’ symbol.
For those looking to get their hands on these coins, we have some bad news: they’ve already sold out!
But you can bet your Tiffany-signed watch they will appear in the secondhand market soon enough, probably with a hefty markup.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
