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2016 ASEAN Commemorative Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2016 ASEAN Commemorative Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2016 ASEAN Commemorative Coin

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.123735
Object Type Coin, Commemorative
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal (sterling silver, gold), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (In case) H 1/4 in x Diam 1 7/8 in (0.6 cm x 4.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA commemorative 60000 Kip gilded silver coin. On the front is inscribed the Lao National Emblem and on the back is inscribed with the map of Laos with the national flags of ASEAN member countries. The coin is enclosed in a plastic case.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on obverse: LAO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC AG 925 6000 Kip 31,1 Engraved on reverse: SUMMIT 6-8.09.2016 LAOS asean
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of ASEAN 2016.
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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