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Day 9|366 - All Others Pay Cash

This one's been in my head for some time, and I finally pulled it out (of my ear). Pretty pleased with the result. Really like how the bokeh seems to be bubbling up and out. I hope you enjoy!

 

The current US $1 coin program of Presidential Dollars honors past presidents. One unique aspect is its' edge lettering which includes "E Pluribus Unum", the minted year, and "In God We Trust". This is remarkable as it is the first edge lettering in over 75 years, when the lettering was actually present to discourage the illicit shaving of gold from the edges of genuine gold coins. Cool history.

 

The inspiration for the title is the humorous "In God We Trust, All Others Pay Cash," a 60's era collection of short stories by Jean Shepherd, many of which served as the basis for the much-beloved movie "A Christmas Story."

 

{I truly do shine in Lightbox - Type L if you're curious}

 

Join the A Team and Rally for Aurelia!!

 

Many thanks for stopping by, looking and commenting. I'll wade into your 'stream as well.

 

p.s. - Going forward I promise to lay off coins as subjects for awhile... ;o)

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Uploaded on January 9, 2012
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