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Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera Coin

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.081559
Object Type Coin, Commemorative
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (sterling silver), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x Diam 4 5/8 in (1.9 cm x 11.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionSilver-toned commemorative coin with the obverse containing a debossed depiction of the painting "Las Dos Fridas" by Frida Kahlo surrounded by the words "Las dos Fridas, 1939, Frida Kahlo 1907-2007." The reverse of the coin contains a debossed depiction of the drawing "Desnudo con alcatraces" by Diego Rivera surrounded by the words "Desnudo con alcatraces - Diego Rivera, 1944 1kg Plata Pura Ley .999." The entire coin is encased in a plastic protector.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2014 North American Leaders' Summit in Toluca, Mexico on February 19.
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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