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Vote to select special Illinois Bicentennial coin design

The winning design will be minted on one side of the coin and distributed to commemorate the state's 200th birthday.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - You can now be a big part of the Illinois Bicentennial celebration by helping decide the design of the official Bicentennial coin.

On Friday, State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced on Twitter online voting is open to the public to select their favorite from among the five design options, created by Illinois artists. The winning design will be minted on one side of the coin and distributed to commemorate the state’s 200th birthday. The back of the coin will feature the state seal.

Voting at www.IllinoisCoinContest.com runs through June 15. The winner will be announced June 18.

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