Chicago, February 14 : An "Illinois Salutes Barack Obama" licence plate has been unveiled in the State, which can be used for 60 days from Tuesday onwards.

The temporary licence place was unveiled by Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.

Proceeds from the Barack Obama license plate will benefit libraries in the State.

President Obama appears to be smiling in the plates, seemingly gazing towards the temporary numbers.

A waving American flag fills the background, reports the Chicago Sun-Times.

The temporary "special event" plates are available at www. ila. org/obama.

They are also being sold at the Chicago Auto Show at McCormick Place. (ANI)