The Big Mac is celebrating its 50th anniversary, and in those 50 years it's become universally recognized for its craveable and delicious two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. So much so, that it's even used to measure the purchasing power of international currencies every year. But why should it be just a currency measure?

To celebrate this anniversary, McDonald is creating the world's first fully food-backed currency.*

MacCoin

Each MacCoin is worth one Big Mac at McDonald's restaurants in participating countries all around the globe. And starting on August 2, 2018, 6.2 million MacCoins - in five limited edition, collectible designs celebrating the five decades of the Big Mac - will be available in more than 50 countries for fans to share, collect or redeem to get a free Big Mac at McDonald's restaurants in participating countries through 2018.

To kick off the celebration, please enjoy this commemorative MacCoin display and your very own set of MacCoins. We hope you're able to enjoy a legendary and tasty Big Mac on its anniversary.

Here's to the last 50 years and kick-starting the next 50. The future of currency is delicious.

For a list of all participating countries, visit playatmcd.com

*MacCoin has no cash value and is only redeemable for one free Big Mac at participating McDonald's restaurants through 2018. © McDonald's 2018.