Yes, it is TRUE! Steemit is real and the fine folks that you converse with (like pen-pals everyday) are just as dialed in as you are and they are REAL!!!
No Kidding!
Officially, I'd like to thank @papa-pepper for his generosity, support and above all else, his friendship.
I am absolutely blown away by this gift and it means a lot to me because it's yet another confirmation that Steemit is real and is filled with compassionate people doing amazing things for others, because they can.
Just Like What @papa-pepper Did For Me
These coins are about community and people helping people. It is an absolute honour and a great privilege to receive one from @papa-pepper.
Some cool Steemit Trivia!
@papa-pepper was the first person that I remember following on Steemit. In fact, he was the first person to engage with me on the platform. If I recall, he joined Steemit in July 2016 and I, in August. Back then, there wasn't as many articles being posted every day and it was easier to stay in touch. It seems many of us, sort of split up a little bit so that we could educate and help new Steemians as they arrived on the platform. Every once in awhile, our paths still cross, just as yours will when a new influx of Steemians arrive and you find yourself educating and helping newcomers.
In case you don't have time to watch the video, @papa-pepper sent me a parcel by post.
It contained a hand- painted t-shirt with his artwork on it and a limited edition, Steemit, 1 oz, silver coin.
The number of the coin is 0103!
One side of the coin has a Steemit logo on it.
The other side is very detailed and it depicts our community from tiny fish to whales, in its ocean motif.
Here are the Steemians who have had a hand in this Silver Steemit Coin project: @sevinwilson, @phelimint, @bearone and @raybrockman. It's a beautiful piece of art and a job well done by all involved!
A Few Words About The SBD
I also want to say that everyone should consider keeping their eye on what the SBD is worth on the global exchanges. Normally the SBD holds a value that equals the value of steem in a 1:1 ratio. At the time that I am writing this post, the SBD is trading for $11.83 and Steem is selling for $1.72.
If you sell your SBD and buy steem with it on an outside exchange, you will get considerably more tokens for your SBD. This will let you power up and give you more voting power.
I welcome your comments and I invite you to follow me on my journey...from time to time we will be opening mail and feeling truly blessed. ;)
~ Rebecca Ryan