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Silver Coin Commemorating Petra as One of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Silver Coin Commemorating Petra as One of the New Seven Wonders of the World
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Silver Coin Commemorating Petra as One of the New Seven Wonders of the World

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.011201
Object Type Coin, Commemorative
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 5/2/2008
Medium metal (silver), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Out of Case) H 1/8 in x Diam 2 3/8 in (0.3 cm x 6 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Inside Case) H 1/2 in x Diam 3 in (1.3 cm x 7.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarge silver commemorative coin with a raised depiction of the Ad Deir monastery in Petra on the obverse and a depiction of the King and Queen of Jordan on the reverse. Following the curve of the coin on both sides there are inscriptions in English and Arabic. Coin is encased in a removable plastic shell.
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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