Spanish Embassy Security Commemorative Coin
Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.073983
Object Type
Coin, Commemorative
Gifter
Victor Gonzalez
Intended Recipient
President Barack Obama
(American, 1961)
Medium
metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/8 in x Diam 2 in (0.3 cm x 5.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold-toned coin with a depiction of the Coat of Arms for Spain on the obverse filled with red, white, yellow and dark blue enamel. The reverse of the coin has a depiction of the badge of the Spanish Civil Guard, a crossed axe and sword beneath a crown, with the Flag of Spain to the left and the Flag of the United States of America to the right. The flags and crown have colored enamel fill and the background behind the badge is green enamel.Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack 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
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