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Golden Veterans Parade 50th Anniversary Commemorative Challenge Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Golden Veterans Parade 50th Anniversary Commemorative Challenge Coin

Artifact SeriesDomestic Gifts
Artifact IDDO.091567
Object Type Coin, Challenge
Date 2013
Medium metal, enamel
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/4 in x D 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA commemorative challenge coin for the Golden Veterans Parade's 50th anniversary presented by Hershey's. Front is embossed with a Hershey's icon, words in red, an image of a saluting person and ribbon in blue. Under the ribbon are Vietnam veteran ribbon colors next to red and white stripes enclosed in blue and white half circle. The reverse is embossed with the crests of the five military branches encircling the Miami-Dade County icon. Background of the reverse is embossed sunburst rays extending from the center icon.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on obverse: HERSHEY'S 50th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION GOLDEN VETERANS PARADE WELCOME BACK VIETNAM VETERANS SALUTE TO BAY OF PIGS & ALL VETERANS Engraved on reverse: MIAMI-DADE COUNTY FLORIDA
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
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