SPECIAL PROJECTS
I was commissioned to design the gold coin, the 1 oz. 100 AUric, to be used as currency by the emerging African Union. The design was commissioned by SWANsat LLC founder, Dr. William Welty, the developer and provider of Super-Wide Area Satellite ICT services, who as part of a plan to aid in the overall development of Africa, through affordable, satellite network based high-speed computer and telephonic service access, has offered a plan to develop and implement a Union-wide gold-based economy. The AUric gold coins, which will be struck exclusively from African gold, will provide that stable foundation for the economy of all of Africa.
I produced a design for the "obverse" (heads side), which will be used on all 1 oz. 100 AUrics coins. (see photo) The "reverse" (tails) side designs – a different design representing each member nation – will be be provided by artists indigenous to each nation.
I produced a design for the "obverse" (heads side), which will be used on all 1 oz. 100 AUrics coins. (see photo) The "reverse" (tails) side designs – a different design representing each member nation – will be be provided by artists indigenous to each nation.