To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Big Mac, McDonald\u2019s today unveiled the MacCoin, a limited edition global currency* backed by the internationally iconic Big Mac that fans across the world can get their hands on starting August 2 to share, collect or redeem. Beginning at lunch time on August 2, customers can receive a MacCoin with the purchase of a Big Mac at 14,000 participating restaurants across the U.S., while supplies last. Starting on August 3 through 2018, customers can redeem their MacCoin for a free Big Mac at participating McDonald\u2019s restaurants in the U.S. and in more than 50 participating countries.<\/p>\n
More than 6.2 million MacCoins will be distributed globally in more than 50 countries while supplies last. These commemorative coins feature five unique designs, each representing a decade of the Big Mac. Each MacCoin design pulls in elements from that time in history, nodding to art, music and pop culture, while the front-side of the MacCoin celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Big Mac. The MacCoin highlights:
\n\u2022\tThe \u201870s, showcasing the decade\u2019s flower power
\n\u2022\tThe \u201880s alluding to pop art
\n\u2022\tThe \u201890s defined with bold, abstract shapes
\n\u2022\tThe early \u201800s specifically focusing on the technology that was at the forefront of the turn of the century
\n\u2022\tThe \u201810s MacCoin calling attention to the evolution of communication<\/p>\n
Additionally, the seven languages featured across the various designs represent many of the countries participating: Arabic, English, Indonesian, Mandarin, Portuguese, French and Spanish.<\/p>\n
In its 50 years, the legendary taste of the Big Mac has helped it achieve universal recognition and a lasting legacy. No matter where they live in the world, Big Mac fans recognize the two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun as the iconic burger with a flavor combination that\u2019s just as craveable and delicious as the day it was introduced. It has become such a global icon that The Economist even used the price of the Big Mac to create the Big Mac Index, an economic tool that compares the purchasing power of different international currencies year after year. This global connectivity of the Big Mac inspired the creation of the MacCoin.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince it was introduced at a family-owned McDonald\u2019s restaurant 50 years ago, the Big Mac has traversed the globe and is enjoyed in cities from Shanghai to Chicago, providing delicious, feel good moments to people all over the world,\u201d said McDonald\u2019s President and CEO Steve Easterbrook. \u201cSo we wanted a global celebration as unique as the burger itself. The MacCoin transcends currencies to commemorate our global iconic burger while giving customers all over the world a chance to enjoy a Big Mac on us.\u201d <\/p>\n
\u201cWhen my great-grandfather Jim Delligatti invented the Big Mac at his grill in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, he just wanted to make his local customers happy,\u201d said Nick Delligatti, fourth-generation McDonald\u2019s owner-operator and great-grandson of Jim Delligatti, the inventor of the Big Mac. \u201cAugust 2 would have been his100th birthday, and I believe he would be very proud knowing his humble sandwich has made such a lasting impression that people all around the world can enjoy it wherever they find a McDonald\u2019s.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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