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New Amsterdam Commemorative Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
New Amsterdam Commemorative Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

New Amsterdam Commemorative Coin

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.690738.a-b
Object Type Coin, Commemorative
Manufacturer (Founded 1567)
Gifter
Designer
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2009
Medium metal (silver, gold), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D (.a) H 1/8 in x Diam 1 3/8 in (0.3 cm x 3.5 cm )
 Overall - 3D (.b) H 1/8 in x Diam 1 in (0.3 cm x 2.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionA set of two Euro coins in clear plastic cases commemorating the 400th anniversary of the establishment of New Amsterdam, produced by the Royal Dutch Mint. One silver 5 Euro euro silver proof (.a) and one gold 10 Euro gold proof (.b). Face of each coin has a modern map of lower Manhattan; Reverse has a 1609 map of lower Manhattan
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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