When it comes to anyqs, I find that the ones that interest me the most are the images or videos that blow my mind by sheer scale.  A seven wonders of the world sort of deal rings deep within my soul, and so I offer you MEGACOIN!  

Act 1 - The Coin

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HOLY CRAP THAT IS HUGE! Here is where I would ask "How much is this coin worth?" Let students ask questions.  I am debating if I want to let them know it is made of pure Gold or should I let them follow any rabbit trail they want.  They'll probably guess it's gold.

Act 2 - The measurements

There is a lot that goes on with this one.  We have volume, density, rates, ratios, it is all fantastic!

Act 3 - The Reveal

And the final answer is...

The Sequels

I have actually been able to think of a few cool sequels based on this (which makes me happy since this is the hardest part for me).

  • What could the dimensions for a true million dollar coin be? A billion dollar coin?  A trillion dollar coin?
  • Using the following chart, how much would this coin be worth today?  Did the people that bought these make a good investment?
 


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