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The Badass Coin

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Finish: Antique Silver
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What you get

Ready to keep.
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Every coin arrives in its own retail blister, protected and ready to collect or give.

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The Badass Coin in its retail blister, with free stickers per order and a green velvet bag
Read the coin

Eight details. Read it like a banknote.

The front is about whom you trust. The back is about how you stand.

Detail of the Badass Coin: the eye above the pyramid with rays
Front

The eye above the pyramid

Borrowed from the back of the dollar bill. Here it is your own attention: watch what people do, not only what they say.

Detail of the Badass Coin: NO ONE in ornate banknote lettering
Front

NO ONE

Big ornate banknote lettering under the word TRUST. The boldest line on the coin.

Detail of the Badass Coin: Homo homini lupus est in script
Front

Homo homini lupus est

Man is a wolf to man. A Roman line about caution before you hand someone what is valuable.

Detail of the Badass Coin: MMXX and a column of stars
Front

MMXX and the stars

The year in Roman numerals and a column of stars, like the details printed on an old note.

Detail of the Badass Coin back: FEAR NO
Back

FEAR NO

The back answers the front. Courage keeps your freedom to speak, to refuse and to hold your position.

Detail of the Badass Coin back: a large 1 inside a shield
Back

The 1 in the shield

One person, one code. Like the 1 on a one dollar bill, and like the one you answer to: yourself.

Detail of the Badass Coin back: engraved lines radiating like a banknote pattern
Back

The engraved rays

Fine lines radiate behind the shield, the way security patterns fill a banknote.

Detail of the Badass Coin back: RESPECT EVERYONE on a ribbon
Back

RESPECT EVERYONE

The ribbon at the bottom keeps strength fair. Firm with your boundaries, decent with everyone.

Banknote style artwork: The Bank of Second Thoughts, Trust none, Payable only in actions Banknote style artwork: The Bank of Big Promises, Trust, One hundred percent, with a small cobra above the word

Trust has value. Spend it carefully.

You spend it every day. Like money: with your time, your word and the people you let into your life. Scroll on.

The Bank of Big Promises. One hundred percent, it says. Look closer: a small cobra sits right above the word.

Homo homini lupus est. Man is a wolf to man. In a Roman comedy, a merchant will not hand his money to a stranger, because he does not know what kind of man he is.

The Bank of Second Thoughts. Before you hand over your trust, think twice. Promises are paper. Actions are the real currency.

Trust none. Payable only in actions. Not a cold rule. Observe, ask questions, give trust in steps and let deeds confirm words. The back of the coin finishes it: fear no one, respect everyone.

The meaning

Trust is earned through actions.

We give trust through our time, the promises we accept and the people we allow into our lives. The Badass Coin asks you to make that choice thoughtfully, and to hold to a personal code: discernment, courage and respect.

Plautus, Asinaria, line 495
Lupus est homo homini, non homo, quom qualis sit non novit.A man is a wolf, not a man, to someone who does not know what kind of man he is.

In the Roman comedy, a merchant refuses to hand money to a stranger. The point is not hatred of people. It is caution before you extend trust, and that link with money is why the line sits on a coin that looks like a dollar.

ObserveWhat people do, not only what they say.
AskQuestions before you hand over what matters.
ConfirmLet actions confirm words, over time.

Keep your judgment. Know your boundaries. Honor your word.

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Seen this way, the front is an invitation to observe, ask questions and let actions confirm words. Trust can grow over time through honesty, consistency and responsibility. Clear boundaries let you choose consciously the relationships and commitments you invest in.

The back completes the attitude. Courage supports your freedom to speak your mind, to refuse what violates your principles and to stay firm under pressure. Respect reminds you that how you treat others stays your responsibility, including when you disagree with them. You can be open to people while paying attention to what they show you, and you can believe in yourself while staying willing to learn.

Carried every day, the coin is a point of reference before a decision, a negotiation or an important conversation.

Trust is earned through actions. Respect begins with your own character.

The Badass Coins in Antique Bronze, Copper and Silver next to a US quarter: 1.54 inches (39 mm), about 1.6 times wider, 1 oz, minted in the USA

Your code, 1.54 inches across.

Die-struck in the USA, then chemically aged so the engraved lettering, the eye above the pyramid and the fine lines behind the 1 stand out like on an old banknote. Heavy enough that you notice it in your pocket, which is the point.

1.54″39 mm, about a silver dollar
1 ozHeavyweight coin
10 gauge2.7 mm thick
Die-struckMinted in the USA

Antique Bronze and Antique Silver: brass alloy. Antique Copper: solid copper. No two coins are identical; coloring and patina may vary slightly.

Three finishes

Choose your finish.

The Badass Coin in Antique Bronze, front: eye above the pyramid, Trust no one, Homo homini lupus est

Antique Bronze

Warm gold, like old money. Our most popular finish.

The Badass Coin in Antique Silver, front: eye above the pyramid, Trust no one, Homo homini lupus est

Antique Silver

Cool and sharp, like a silver certificate. Silver finish on brass alloy.

The Badass Coin in Antique Copper, front: eye above the pyramid, Trust no one, Homo homini lupus est

Antique Copper

Solid copper with a deep patina that keeps changing with time.

Complete the set

Carry it. Display it. Give it.

With any coin in your cart, every accessory is $5 less and orders over $49 ship free in the US.

Badass Key Tag in Antique Bronze with key ring, Trust no one, on white

Badass key tag

Trust no one, on your keys. Ring included.

¥6,500less with your coin
From our customers

61 reviews, and counting.

“EDC’s Reminder Coins are always excellent! I like the Latin inscription on the obverse.”
William T. Dougherty · The Badass Coin
“It shipped fast and is a nice coin to add to your collection.”
Cherity · The Badass Coin
“Awesome quality coin, arrived safe and sound.”
Mike Johnson · The Badass Coin
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Good to know

A few answers.

What does Homo homini lupus est mean?

“Man is a wolf to man.” A longer form appears in the Roman playwright Plautus’s comedy Asinaria, where a merchant will not hand money to a stranger because he does not know what kind of man he is. The English philosopher Thomas Hobbes later made the short form famous.

Is the Badass Coin about not trusting anyone?

It is about being careful with your trust, not about being cold. Observe, ask questions and let actions confirm words. The back balances the front: fear no one, respect everyone.

Why does it look like a dollar bill?

The design borrows the visual language of American money: ornate lettering, the eye above the pyramid and an engraved frame. Trust is something of value, and the coin reminds you to choose carefully where you spend it.

What is on the back of the coin?

A large 1 inside a shield, with fine engraved lines radiating behind it, under the words FEAR NO and above a ribbon that reads RESPECT EVERYONE.

Is it a good gift?

Yes. It suits a bouncer or guard, a first responder, a soldier, a salesperson who has heard every line, or a friend with a hard shell and a fair heart. Tick “This is a gift” to add a free printed note.

What are the finishes made of?

Antique Bronze and Antique Silver are brass alloy; the silver finish is not solid silver. Antique Copper is solid copper. All three are die-struck in the USA and chemically aged.

How does free US shipping work?

US shipping is free on orders of $49 or more. A single coin ships for $4.99. Add any second item, a coin of any design or an accessory, and every item is $5 less.

When will my order arrive?

Orders ship in 1 to 2 business days. US delivery takes 3 to 5 business days after dispatch, international 14 to 21 days.

Is there a matching key tag?

Yes. The Badass Key Tag carries the same artwork on both sides, with a ring for your keys. Bought together with a coin, every item is $5 less.

What if I need to return it?

Email us at [email protected] within 30 days of delivery. Undamaged items are refunded for the amount you paid; shipping is not refunded. Items bought with a discount code are final sale. Full shipping and returns policy.

The full details
About this coin

Front: “Trust no one” · “Homo homini lupus est.” Back: “Fear no one, respect everyone.”

The design borrows the visual language of the American dollar bill. On the front, the eye within a triangle sits above NO ONE in ornate banknote lettering, framed by acanthus scrolls, stars and the year MMXX, with the Latin homo homini lupus est underneath. On the back, a large 1 stands inside a shield, with fine engraved lines radiating behind it, under FEAR NO and above a ribbon that reads RESPECT EVERYONE.

Together, the two sides describe a personal code: discernment with your trust, courage under pressure and respect for everyone, including people you disagree with.

How to use it

Carry it in your pocket. Before a decision, a negotiation or an important conversation, touch the front and ask: whom am I trusting here, and with what? Then turn it over: fear no one, respect everyone. Hold your ground, and stay fair.

Who it’s for
  • Security professionals, bouncers, first responders and soldiers
  • Salespeople, negotiators and founders who have heard every line
  • Anyone who learned the hard way to protect themselves and still treats people fairly
  • Collectors of money themed and challenge style coins
  • A gift with an edge for the friend who has your back and tells it like it is
Care instructions

Avoid water, chemicals, and prolonged direct sunlight. Store it in its sleeve or display it in a dry place. If needed, clean gently with a soft, dry cloth. No polishing required.

Sources

“Lupus est homo homini, non homo, quom qualis sit non novit” comes from the Roman playwright Plautus, Asinaria, line 495. The shorter form homo homini lupus est was later made famous by the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes.

Original artwork and copyright

The artwork and design of this coin are original creations, fully protected by copyright and part of the exclusive EDC Reminder Coins collection. Any reproduction, imitation, or unauthorized use is prohibited.

Front: “Trust No One” · “Homo homini lupus est” (man is a wolf to man)
Back: “Fear no one, respect everyone”

At a glance

  • Theme: street smart boundaries
  • Good for: security work, sales, negotiations, anyone who learned the hard way
  • Gift for: a bouncer or guard, a first responder, a friend with a hard shell and a fair heart
  • Finishes: Antique Silver (brass alloy), Antique Bronze (brass alloy), Antique Copper (solid copper)
  • Size: 39 mm, about 1 oz, die struck in the USA

The meaning

Homo homini lupus est means man is a wolf to man. The Roman playwright Plautus wrote it first, and the English philosopher Thomas Hobbes made it famous: left to themselves, people can be dangerous to each other. The front pairs it with trust no one.

Don't read it as cold. The back finishes the thought: fear no one, respect everyone. Be careful with your trust, be fair to everybody, and back down from no one.

The design

The design plays on the old one dollar bill. Where the bill says in God we trust, this front says trust no one, with the eye above the pyramid and NO ONE in big ornate letters. The back puts a large 1 inside a shield, with light radiating out behind it.

On good days and hard days

  • On good days, it keeps your confidence grounded: fear no one, respect everyone.
  • On hard days, when people let you down or test your limits, it reminds you to guard your trust and stand your ground without losing your fairness.

Carry it

One customer keeps it on them every day. Another has bought several copper ones because they like having trust no one on one side and fear no one on the other, their kind of everyday carry.

Give it

It is a gift with an edge for the friend who has your back and tells it like it is: a bouncer, a cop, a soldier, a salesperson who has heard every line. Customers also like to carry one and show it off.

Specs

  • Diameter: 1.54 in (39 mm), about the size of a silver dollar
  • Thickness: 2.7 mm
  • Weight: about 1 oz (28 g)
  • Material: brass alloy (Antique Silver, Antique Bronze) or solid copper (Antique Copper)
  • Made: die struck, minted in the USA
  • Each coin is antiqued with a special patina so it looks like it has already been in circulation. The patina never settles the same way twice, so no two coins look exactly alike. Small variations in color and shading are normal, and they are what make your coin one of a kind.

Questions

What does homo homini lupus est mean?
“Man is a wolf to man.” From Plautus, made famous by Thomas Hobbes: people can be a danger to each other.

Is the Badass Coin about not trusting anyone?
It is about being careful with your trust. The back balances it: fear no one, respect everyone.

Who is the Badass Coin for?
People who learned the hard way to protect themselves and still treat others fairly: security, first responders, salespeople, and friends with a strong personal code.

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For keys: Badass Key Tag.

Care: keep it dry and wipe it with a soft cloth. No polishing needed; the aged finish is part of the look.

Original design by EDC Reminder Coins, protected by copyright. We don't take custom orders.