Mc Donald’s celebrates its anniversary by giving away free Big Mac burgers, but this time it’s not just the burger. MC Donald’s is making its 50th anniversary celebrations all extraordinary by launching MAC Coins in more than 50 states around the world. Yes, Mc Donald’s is making its way towards crypto currency markets. These MAC Coins are no different from other crypto currencies and this idea as it seems, is inspired by Bit Coins. These coins are the first of its kind, crypto currency backed by real food. On purchasing one Big Mac burger you will get one MAC Coin free. These coins, like any other crypto currency, are collectable, shareable and redeemable.
1 MAC coin = 1 Big Mac burger
Initiated on 2nd August, this Mac Coin will be tradable at Mc Donald’s till the end of 2018. These are the limited edition coins available in 5 different designs, each representing a different decade.
1970s: Flower power
1980s: Pop art
1990s: Bold and abstract
2000s: Technology
2010s: Radical forms of communication
It is expected that MAC Coins may show up for sale on E-bay at a price higher than the average burger. These coins remain the same price irrespective of the burger’s price in your country. Mc Donald’s will float 6.2 million Mac Coins in its authorized outlets.
With Mc Donald’s entrée into the world of crypto currency, a lot of possibilities arise;
o What will be the future of MAC coins?
o What will the idea of MAC Coins triggers for its rivals?
o Will the idea of involving crypto currency in businesses as a form of currency adapted by others in the market?
As the crypto currency markets are going strong, we will see how well MAC coins go. This is a proof of the evolution and acceptance of crypto currencies and block-chain technology.