Cardsmiths Series 3 – Ponzi Scheme #37 – Beryl 111/149
The Beryl variant of Ponzi Scheme from Cardsmiths Series 3 highlights one of the most infamous financial deceptions in history. Numbered 111/149, this collectible captures the allure and danger of too-good-to-be-true investments — a cautionary tale immortalized in glossy Beryl brilliance.
First conceived in the mid-1800s, the Ponzi scheme gained notoriety from Charles Ponzi, who promised extraordinary returns by paying early investors with funds from later participants. Though masked as opportunity, these operations inevitably collapsed under their own weight, leaving many victims in their wake. The scheme remains symbolic of human greed, optimism, and the timeless pursuit of easy profit.
The Beryl finish mirrors the deceptive shimmer of false wealth — a fitting tribute to one of the most fascinating chapters in economic history.
Details:
Series: Series 3
Card #: 37
Variant: Beryl
Limited to: 149 copies
Serial #: 111/149
Year: 2024
Publisher: Cardsmiths
Artist: Erki Schotter
A striking collectible that reminds us: not all that glitters is gold — especially in finance.
