World’s largest coin mosaic benefits next generation of manufacturing workers

The manufacturing industry broke the Guinness World Record for the “World’s Largest Coin Mosaic” on Sept. 10 at IMTS—the International Manufacturing Technology Show. In an effort to raise awareness of the vital role the manufacturing industry plays in the U.S. economy and the opportunities it presents for the next generation of workers, the mosaic incorporated more than $65,000 worth of coins – the amount of money manufacturing contributes to the U.S. economy each second.

The final mosaic, comprising more than 214,000 dollar, quarter, dime, nickel, and penny coins, covered an area of more than 840 sq. ft., surpassing the previous record holder by 24.76 sq. ft. Bearing the title “Manufacturing Our Future,” the mosaic depicted a manufacturing worker holding a gear surrounding a globe, highlighting North America. A set of rising bar graphs showed the growth manufacturing has brought to the U.S. economy.

The money used in the creation of the mosaic will be donated to The Manufacturing Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. This donation will help students take advantage of STEM education and help fund its summer camps, as well as other initiatives including “Dream It. Do It.” and “STEP Ahead,” a women-in-manufacturing initiative.