Friday, October 05, 2007

Quid Pro Quo

Wondering how to pay for your stay at the space hotel or purchase prime real estate on the moon? Now you can use the Quasi Universal Intergalactic Denomination, or Quid. It has been especially designed by scientists for foreign exchange company Travelex. One Quid is worth £6.25 (that's gazillions in dollars given the drastic devaluation). The Quid coins are made out of a special polymer used in non-stick pans so that they are not damaged by radiation or don't injure unsuspecting astronauts if they float free accidently.

Don't believe me? Read more on BBC


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