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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Veterans Challenge Coins
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Veterans Challenge Coins

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.95.a-b
Object Type Coin, Challenge
Date 1991
Medium metal
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a: Gold-toned Coin) H 1 1/2 in x Diam 1/8 in (3.8 cm x 0.3 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b: Silver-toned Coin) H 1 1/2 in x Diam 1/8 in (3.8 cm x 0.3 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionSet of two challenge coins commemorating those who served in WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War. One coin is gold-toned (.a) and the other is silver-toned (.b). Obverse of the gold coin (.a) depicts the busts of two men and a woman above two figures in military uniform and holding guns. There are four stars around the edges. Reverse of the coin bears a depiction of the Great Seal of the United States surrounded by the names of the wars memorialized by the coin. Obverse of the silver-toned coin (.b) depicts a scene on a beach with a war ship in the background and planes flying above. In the foreground there are two soldiers in uniform, one wearing a gas mask. Reverse of the coin is an inscription with embossings of the United States flag and a rocket.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed around outer edge of obverse of (.a): UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Inscribed around outer edge of reverse of (.a): WORLD WAR I WORLD WAR II KOREA VIETNAM PERSIAN GULF Inscribed around outer edge of obverse of (.b): UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Inscribed in center of reverse of (.b): W. WAR I W. WAR II KOREA VIETNAM PERSIAN GULF "VETERANS" This is dedicated to Fathers & Sons Mothers & Daughters Grandsons & Granddaughters "WHO SERVED"
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property 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 SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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