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	Title: Geniune Zorkmid coin minted for the Zork Trilogy
	Author: Infocom Staff
	Source: The Status Line, v6(1)
	Date: Winter/Spring 1987
	Transcription by Steve Derby
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<figure class="float-right">
	<img src="/public/img/articles/status-line-genuine-zorkmid-coin-zork-trilogy/zork-trilogy-cover.png" alt="Zork Trilogy Cover">
	<figcaption>Here’s the surprisingly original cover of the new Zork
		Trilogy, chosen from literally thousands of entries from
		across the globe.</figcaption>
</figure>

<blockquote style="text-align: center; font-size: 1.25em; font-style: italic;">
Together again for the first time; Zork I, Zork II and Zork III in the same package
</blockquote>

In the beginning, three little *Zork*s lived happily together in one big
mainframe computer. They flourished under the loving care of Marc Blank,
Dave Lebling, and a lot of other nurturing computer types, and grew up to
be humorous, challenging, and full of riveting puzzles.

Finally, it was time for *Zork® I*, *Zork II*, and *Zork III* to venture out
into the world of personal computers. As everybody knows, they made their
parents proud. One million people welcomed the little *Zork*s into their
homes. They were called "remarkable," "fascinating," "beautifully written,"
"masterpieces of logic." Countless awards and accolades were won,
including "Best All-Time Computer Game" from Playboy Magazine in
1986.

Now, five years later, *Zork I*, *Zork II*, and *Zork III* are together again,
happily reunited in one incredible *Zork Trilogy* package.

To commemorate this momentous occasion, the staff of the Frobozz
Mint struck a special Zorkmid coin. The coin, which bears the handsome
visage of Belwit the Flat, is included in The *Zork Trilogy* package, along
with the complete games of *Zork I*, *Zork II*, and *Zork III* on disk; a history
of the Great Underground Empire; a Frobozzco International stock certificate;
resort brochures from Bozbarland and Grayslopes; a letter from
John D. Flathead IX; and a strange old map.

Just imagine... *Zork I*, *Zork II*, *Zork III*, a heap of fascinating documents,
and a not-available-anywhere-else Zorkmid coin. And it's all yours at a
savings of 50% off the original combined cost of the three *Zork* packages.
Commodore 64/128 and Atari XL/XE versions cost just $59.95. Apple II
series, Macintosh, Atari ST, Amiga, and IBM versions carry a suggested
retail price of $69.95.

If you haven't yet welcomed the three little *Zork*s into your home, now
is the time to do so... now that they're all together in the extra special *Zork
Trilogy*.
