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Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Apollo 11 Commemorative Token
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Apollo 11 Commemorative Token

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2020.1.1
Object Type Token, Commemorative
Date 1969
Medium metal (aluminium)
DimensionsOverall H 1/8 in x Diam 1 1/2 in (0.3 cm x 3.8 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionCommemorative token for the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. The token is gold in color with the embossed image of the lunar module on the moon's surface and two astronauts on the front. The back has an embossed quote from Neil Armstrong over the image of the moon.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed on obverse, around outer edge: ARMSTRONG COLLINS ALDRIN APOLLO 11 Inscribed on reverse, around outer edge: COMMEMORATING MAN'S FIRST STOP ON THE MOON'S SURFACE July 20, 1969 Inscribed on reverse, in center: "that's one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind." NEIL A. ARMSTRONG
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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