1 oz 9999 Fine Gold Cast Bar Scottsdale DOGE Era Shiba Inu Mintage: 470 pcs only! Metal Content: 1 troy oz Purity: .9999 Fine Gold Manufacturer: Scottsdale Mint Dimensions: 20 x 20 x 5 mm Scottsdale pays tribute to a cultural phenomenon with the 1 oz Gold Cast Bar – DOGE Era Edition, merging internet history with the timeless value of gold. Inspired by the era of DOGE, this square-shaped cast bar, cast and laser etched in .9999 fine gold, features the legendary Shiba Inu who became an icon of humor, innovation, and a movement unlike any other. This exclusive release is limited to just 470 pieces, honoring the 47th president and marking a moment in time where memes, markets, and mavericks collide. Few figures embody this spirit more than Donald Trump and Elon Musk, visionaries who embraced the DOGE meme and propelled it into global recognition. DOGE also now stands for Department of Government Efficiency, adding another layer of significance to this commemorative piece. The DOGE meme originated in 2010 when Japanese kindergarten teacher Atsuko Sato posted photos of her adopted Shiba Inu dog, Kabosu, on her blog. In 2013, these images gained viral status when internet users began adding comic sans text with deliberately broken English phrases like “much wow” and “very amaze” around the dog’s image. The misspelling of “dog” as “doge” further cemented its unique identity in internet culture. In December 2013, two software engineers created Dogecoin as a joke cryptocurrency, never expecting it would later reach billions in market value. What began as internet humor transformed into a cultural touchstone that would eventually catch the attention of business leaders and even influence financial markets. The meme’s journey from a simple dog photo to a symbol representing an entire era of internet culture, cryptocurrency innovation, and unconventional economic thinking makes it a perfect subject for commemoration. With its rugged cast finish and individually serialized design, this gold bar is both a collector’s treasure and a nod to the era where an internet joke became something far greater. Scottsdale offers a piece of the DOGE legacy, forged in pure gold. Note: Serial numbers vary; you will probably not receive a bar with the same serial number as presented in the reference image.