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California’s Crowdsourced Quest For A New $1 Coin Design Goes About As Well As You Would Expect
May 03, 2024
California’s contest to design a new one dollar coin, intended to spotlight the state’s innovations, took an unexpected turn as citizens used the contest as an opportunity to shed light on pressing social issues rather than celebrating technological advancements or cultural contributions. Governor Gavin Newsom’s appeal to the Calfornian creative community resulted in a flood of designs that tackled topics like rising cost of living, crime rates, and homelessness. Harvey Weinstein was even thrown into the mix! Which is your favorite?