personally I belive what the bible says. Part of what it says is there will be an implant in the hand or forehead for monetary purposes. This would spell the death knell of Christians, and coin collectors because they may not be able to keep their collections. -To the moderators you may delete this post if you find it offensive.-
I'm not really sure, and a poor one to ask this question of in the first place. But, if GDJMSP starts collecting the state quarters, we all had better be prepared for the "BIG" event.
I think it will start with the rapture of the church. Then, evil in the world will be unrestrained, and the 7 year clock will start ticking. Personally, I don't think the Anti Christ will come to power until just before, or just after the rapture. If before, he will have Christians all over the world exposing him, and it might make his deception a little harder.