The Order of the Temporary Fix

Nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution that works.

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Choose a format Metal challenge coin Coming soon 1.75" antique-bronze coin with a 3D high-relief front, raised rim lettering and a beaded edge. Ships in a clear capsule with a backing card. Plastic challenge coin Coming soon 1.75" soft PVC (rubber) coin with 2-3 levels of relief, painted in antique-bronze tones. Lighter and lower-cost than metal. Ships in a clear capsule with a backing card.Available once the artwork is finished. Die-cut vinyl sticker Coming soon 3" die-cut vinyl sticker of the coin artwork with a UV- and water-resistant laminate. Laptop and water-bottle grade.Available once the artwork is finished.

Physical coins and stickers are coming soon. Until then, you can email this coin for free.

Meaning

Nothing is more permanent than a temporary solution that works.

Design

Front (Obverse)

Top rim: THE ORDER OF THE TEMPORARY FIX
Bottom rim: PERMANENT SINCE 2014
Center: A stone bridge is held up by a single post wrapped in duct tape, with a wooden sign nailed to it reading // TODO: fix later. Carts keep crossing anyway.

Back (Reverse)

A sticky note stamped "HACK", curling at the corners, framed by laurels.

Finish & Style

Antique bronze challenge coin, ~1.75" diameter, high-relief center scene, raised rim lettering, beaded outer edge. Matches the existing ITChallengeCoins series.

How to Earn It

Find a 'temporary' fix that has been in production for over 2 years.
Or finally replace a long-standing hack with a real solution.
Or ship a quick fix under pressure that saved the day (and is still there).

Citation

For the fix that was meant to last a weekend and has outlasted three reorgs.