ON THE CREATION OF DREAM-DOLLARS

This unusual set of currency is a recreation of the the famed Dream-Dollars from the Lost Colony of Antarctica. Although many recreations of the illustrious Dream-Dollars have been made over the years, this set is the only one officially authorized by the Nadiria Historical Society. As everyone knows, Nadiria, also known as the Lost Colony of Antarctica, was founded in 1866 by Samuel and Constance Brundt. It thrived for over thirty years, generating a diverse and eclectic collection of artifacts and records. But when the entire colony mysteriously vanished in 1899, all that was left was a col-lection of journals, diaries, books, and of course, the Dream-Dollars. No trace of the colonists was ever found.

Paris in the 1920's was a hotbed of occultism and metaphysical research, and was the site of a resurgance of interest in Dream-Dollars. The noted philosopher and mystic, Madame DeLaRue led a group of believers that did seminal research in dreaming with the use of Dream-Dollars. A new set of Dream-Dollars was made under the supervision of Mme DeLaRue, but many notes were lost or destroyed over the years.

In 1999, the 100th anniversary of the disappearance of the Lost Colony, the Nadiria Historical Society commissioned artist Stephen Barnwell to produce a new set of Dream-Dollars. Based on Mme DeLaRue's surviving notes, plus a careful study of all the notes recovered from the Colony, ANTARCTICA Film Arts is proud to announce the release of the new Dream-Dollars. Six notes are currently available, and the final two denominations are scheduled to be released throughout the coming year, pending further research.

The Nadiria Historical Society (NHS) has also commissioned a documentary film about the Lost Colony of Antarctica. Our team of writers is currently in the research phase, delving deep into the vast archive at the NHS. The documentary will feature interviews with scholars and historians from around the world, plus archival photographs and engravings. It is our hope that this upcoming documentary will illuminate the drama and mystery of Nadiria for a world of people who may not know of this amazing chapter in human history. Look for its release in 2006.

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