What we do know is that these coins are of the tangible, crafted-by-hand variety and not of the digital currency type. (At least for now—again, we’re in the dark here.) Yorke’s Instagram bio links to a page titled “Waste Headquarters,” which in turn leads to something referred to as “The Forger’s Ledger.”Thispage showcases a graphic depicting all 400 hidden, numbered coins, indicating that some have already been discovered. By clicking on these images, you can find the location and name of the person who found each coin; just as Yorke mentioned, these charming items have already been uncovered from Vermont to New Zealand. The site also features a ratherLindelof-esque 12-minute video showcasing “the forger at work,” which you can view below:
All of this somehow ties back toTall Tales, Yorke’s collaborative album with Mark Pritchard (which does feature a coin in its cover art). The album has already been released, so it’s uncertain what this treasure hunt could be hinting at. Maybe a tour or an explanation regarding theenigmatic new business entity Radiohead registered back in March? All we know for sure is that Yorke appears to be having a blast.
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