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In 1818, Illinois became the 21st state admitted to the Union. December 3, 2018 marks the State’s 200th anniversary. For two centuries, the Prairie State has been a national and international crossroad, from the days of Cahokia’s mound builders to being a current hub of innovation, creativity, and industrial output.
Hayden Schumer of Chatham, IL, is the winner of the Bicentennial Coin Contest. The design was one of five finalists voted on by the public. The winning design will be minted in silver on one side of the coin and distributed to commemorate the Illinois Bicentennial. The back of the coin will feature the state seal.
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