YOU ARE BUYING REAL MONEY THAT COULD BE USED AS A PAYMENT.WE SHIP THE FOLLOWING DAY AFTER CLEARED PAYMENT. PLEASE NOTE THAT WE HAVE FEW OF THEM , SO PHOTO IS JUST FOR ILLUSTRATION.IN OTHER WORDS ; DATE AND SERIAL NUMBER MAY VARY ON THE COIN.FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND , EVERY BANK NOTE IS WRAPPED CAREFULLY IN A HARD COVER TO INSURE SAFE DELIVERY.