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Armenia 25th Anniversary of Statehood Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Armenia 25th Anniversary of Statehood Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Armenia 25th Anniversary of Statehood Coin

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.117617
Object Type Coin, Commemorative
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date ca. 2016
Medium metal (silver), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/8 in x Diam 2 7/8 in (1 cm x 7.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarge round commemorative coin celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the statehood of the Republic of Armenia. The obverse of the coin depicts a stylized image of Mount Ararat with a sunrise behind the mountain. To the lower right of the of the mountain is the Coat of Arms of Armenia. The reverse of the coin has a stylized depiction of the Armenian flag which is red, blue, and orange. "25 years [years in Armenian] is engraved on top of the flag. Both sides of the coin has various informational engravings. The right side of the coin has a detailed depiction of the khachkar (Armenian Cross Stone) of the Geghard monastery. The coin is held in a plastic case.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2016 Nuclear Summit.
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 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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