Failed Promotion of Sacagawea Coin

Failed Promotion of Sacagawea Coin

In the year 2000, $41 million was spent promoting the new Sacagawea golden dollar. Television ads consisted of the head of George Washington superimposed upon a body, voiced by actor Michael Keaton, discussing the merits of the new dollar coin. The coin ended up being a failure.

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