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Nuclear Security Summit Commemorative Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Nuclear Security Summit Commemorative Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Nuclear Security Summit Commemorative Coin

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06042012-22-5
Object Type Coin
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 2001)
Intended Recipient (American, 1998)
Intended Recipient (American, 1964)
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2012
Medium metal (silver)
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 1 1/2 in x H 3/8 in (1 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA silver proof coin issued to commemorate the Nuclear Security Summit held in Seoul in 2012. The obverse side shows the Earth and people's hands holding it up. The reverse depicts an S shape, resembling the logo of the summit.
Inscriptions and MarkingsEngraved on obverse: 2012 [Korean characters] [Korean characters] 2012 [Korean characters] Engraved on reverse: Beyond Security Towards Peace THE BANK OF KOREA 50000 WON
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of the 2012 Nuclear Security Summit held in Seoul, South Korea from March 26 to March 27.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to the First Family 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
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