The Trillion-Dollar Coin meme refers to a real-world macroeconomic proposal that suggests the U.S. Treasury could mint a high-value platinum coin to bypass debt ceiling stalemates. While the concept originated in the late 1990s and gained serious political traction around 2011, it quickly transitioned into internet culture as a symbol of 'modern problems require modern solutions' or sheer financial absurdity. Memes often depict the coin as a magical fix-all for economic collapse, frequently featuring it in scenarios where characters choose the most chaotic or simplistic option to solve a complex crisis. It remains a staple during every U.S. debt limit debate, serving as a satirical commentary on government spending and the nature of fiat currency.