Steem On, Stack On, Smoke On – A bar full of memories...
There are some pieces in a silver stack that carry more than just weight in grams — they carry stories. My 74g hand-poured bar from @monsterjamgold is one of those pieces. And trust me, it's got character in every sense of the word.
Made from 925 sterling silver, this bar isn't your typical shiny slab of bullion. It’s rough, it’s raw, and it’s rich with nostalgia. Stamped boldly on the front are the words:
“Steem on, Stack on, Smoke on.”
Turn it over, and you’re met with a simple message:
“I’m gone.”
These aren’t just random slogans — they’re echoes of the early days of the Steemit silver stacking community. Back then, the platform was buzzing with activity, giveaways, bar swaps, and the laid-back vibes of stackers like @ssuk, who would chill with a joint in hand and show off his latest pieces in videos. The phrase “smoke on” wasn’t just a casual sign-off — it was a lifestyle, a moment in time shared among a like-minded group of collectors, stackers, and silverheads.
And then there’s the silver itself. This bar wasn’t poured from a generic .999 ingot — no, @monsterjamgold melted down old UK coinage to cast this beauty. While I’ll never know exactly which coins went into the crucible, I can’t help but wonder: was there a worn-out half crown in there? A battered old shilling? A sixpence that passed through thousands of hands before becoming part of this bar?
Stamped along the rim is “925”, a mark of its sterling silver origin — a nod to the British silver standard, and a fitting tribute to the vintage coinage that gave it new life.
What I love most about this bar isn’t just its weight or its silver content — it’s the memory it holds. Every time I pick it up, I’m taken back to those golden (and slightly smoky) days of Steemit. Back when stackers supported each other not just with silver trades, but with laughter, shared values, and the joy of being part of a community built around precious metals and good vibes.
This bar may say “I’m gone” on the back, but for me, those memories — and that era — are very much alive.
