Laser on Nostr: 'The 1932 Good Luck Coin, also known as the "Swami" token, was a promotional ...
'The 1932 Good Luck Coin, also known as the "Swami" token, was a promotional medallion minted by the Stewart-Warner Corporation during the Great Depression to inspire optimism and prosperity amid economic hardship. Featuring eclectic symbols of fortune—including a swastika (then a benign emblem of good luck, predating its Nazi appropriation), Star of David, Eye of Providence, and four-leaf clover—it bore the inscription "Stop Crying, Start Buying" on the reverse, encouraging consumer spending. Produced in white metal and measuring about 30mm, these inexpensive tokens were widely distributed as morale boosters, though their inclusion of the swastika now renders them controversial collectibles.'
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