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Stronger Than Death Monument Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Stronger Than Death Monument Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Stronger Than Death Monument Coin

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.091220
Object Type Medal, Commemorative
Manufacturer (Founded 1992)
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (sterling silver, gold)
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 1/4 in x Diam 3 1/8 in (0.6 cm x 7.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionGilded commemorative coin with the obverse containing a debossed depiction of the "Stronger Than Death" monument in Semey, Kazakhstan with a traditional design around the border. The reverse of the coin contains a debossed depiction of Kazakhstan, with its capital, Astana, and the location of the monument, Semey, marked out. The top and bottom contain the same traditional design as the obverse.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2014 Nuclear Security Summit held at The Hague, Netherlands from March 24 to March 25, 2014.
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 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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