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2015 United States Quarter Mint Silver Proof Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
2015 United States Quarter Mint Silver Proof Set
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

2015 United States Quarter Mint Silver Proof Set

Artifact SeriesPost Presidential Collection
Artifact ID2019.3.40.a-e
Object Type Coins, Proof
Artist/ Maker (American, 1970)
Artist/ Maker (American, 1960)
Date 2015
Medium metal (silver, copper), plastic, paper (cardboard)
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a-e: Individual Quarter) H x W x D (0 cm x 0 cm x 0 cm )
 Overall - 3D (Plastic Case) H 3 1/4 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 1/4 in (8.3 cm x 13.3 cm x 0.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionOne silver proof set of five quarters minted during the Obama Administration, placed in a black cardboard color cover wrapped in a closed plastic case. A number is imprinted on the bottom right corner on the reverse side. All coins are minted with the image of President George Washington and have the words "United States of America," "Quarter Dollar," "Liberty," and "In God We Trust" engraved somewhere on the obverse side of the coin. They also have the "S" Mint mark from the San Francisco location on the surface. All coins have the words "E. Pluribus Unum" and the '2015" engraved on the reverse side of the coin.

The set is composed of one quarter coin with the image of Homestead National Monument of America from nebraska State on the reverse side of the coin (.a), one quarter coin with the image of Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge from Delware State on the reverse side of the coin (.b), one quarter coin with the image of Kisatchie National Forest in Louisana State on the reverse side of the coin (.c), one quarter coin with the image of Blue Ridge Parkway from North Carolina State on the reverse side of the coin (.d), and one quarter coin with the image of Saratoga National Historical Park from New York State on the reverse side of the coin (.e).
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item was acquired personally by the donor and donated to the Obama Presidential Library in 2019. Additional Details
Credit LineGift of Joel Forman
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack 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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