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Historic Kuwait Coin Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Historic Kuwait Coin Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Historic Kuwait Coin Set

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.000010.a-m
Object Type Coin
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Medium metal (bronze, copper-nickel, silver), plastic, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D (Coins in base) H 9 1/4 in x W 18 1/2 in x D 4 3/4 in (23.5 cm x 47 cm x 12.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of twelve historic reproduction coins dated primarily from the 16th century through 1958 that sit in a display base. Each coin sits in a slotted black plastic rectangular platform attached to the base by a thin metal rod. The coins are arranged in two rows. There are gold-colored plaques with inscriptions attached to the front of the base and each of the coin platforms.

Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official foreign state visit to the White House by Emir of Kuwait, His Highness Shaykh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah on September 13, 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive 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 SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
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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