City Calls for Submissions for 2012 Coin

Got talent? Redondo Beach is inviting residents and artists of all ages to submit designs for the city's commemorative coin for 2012.

This year's theme focuses on Redondo Beach as a Vitality City. The three Beach Cities are part of a Healthways-Blue Zones Vitality City initiative, which focuses on improving the well-being of residents "to create healthier, happier and more productive citizens," according to a news release from the city.

"[The program] uses permanent, evidence-based environmental and policy changes to help people adopt and maintain healthier lifestyles," according to the news release. "It aims to make the Redondo Beach community more walkable, bike-able, healthy and socially engaged."

The 2012 Vitality City Commemorative Coin will be minted and given to visiting dignitaries and recipients of a special community award.

Submissions are due by Feb. 3.

For more information, contact John La Rock of the at 310-318-0644 or at john.larock@redondo.org.

The 2011 coin , also known as the Whaling Wall, on the , while the theme for the 2010 coin was "."