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Flags of America Commemorative Coin Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Flags of America Commemorative Coin Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Flags of America Commemorative Coin Set

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.761724.a-c
Object Type Coin, Commemorative
Manufacturer
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2010
Medium metal (copper, nickel), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x W 1 3/8 in x D 2 1/4 in (0.6 cm x 3.5 cm x 5.7 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSet of three rectangular silver-toned commemorative coins in plastic casing. The obverse of each coin depicts a different variation of the official flag of the United States and a part of the Statue of Liberty. When all three coins are lined up in order the image of the Statue of Liberty is complete. Reverse of all the coins are identtical with an eagle and thirteen stars split into two rows. The first coin (.a) depicts the 1775 Grand Union Flag and the torch from the Statue of Liberty. The second coin (.b) depicts the 1777 Besty Ross Flag and the face of the Statue of Liberty. The third coin (.c) depicts the 1960 50 Star Flag, which is still in use today, and the right side of the statue of liberty.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on obverse of (.a): GRAND UNION FLAG - 1775 Considered to to be the first national flag of the United States. Engraved on obverse of (.b): THE BETSY ROSS FLAG -1777 First official American flag to be internationally recognized Engraved on obverse of (.c): THE 50 STATE FLAG -1960 Official emblem of the United States for the past 50 years Engraved on reverse of all coins: ONE DOLLAR MESA GRANDE AMERICA 2010
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library. Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesDomestic Gifts (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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