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Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Challenger Commemorative Coin
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, CA.

Challenger Commemorative Coin

Artifact ID1987.02013.01a-b
Object Type Coin, Commemorative
Gifter
Maker (Secretary-Treasurer, Silver Trust Investments Inc., Bend, OR)
Date 1986
Medium Metal (.999 silver), Fabric (felt), Wood, Plastic
DimensionsBox: 1 1/4 × 3 1/8 × 3 1/4 in. (3.2 × 7.9 × 8.3 cm)
 Coin: 2 × 1/4 in. (5.1 × 0.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA silver commemorative coin encased in a plastic holder for the Space Shuttle Challenger. The coin feateres the image of the earth with the shuttle flying around it surrounded by text stating "IN MEMORY OF FLIGHT OF THE CHALLENGER January 28, 1986, 001, Francis Scobee Commander, Michael Smith Co-Pilot, Ron McNair Astronaut, Ellison Onizuka Space Engineer, Gregory Jarvis Payload Specialist, Judith Resnik Astronaut, Christa McAuliffe School Teacher, IN GOD WE TRUST" on the obverse. The verso of the coin features a sunburst design with the American flag at its center, surrounded by the text "CHALLENGE OF THE FUTURE THE STARS 1 OUNCE .999 FINE SILVER." Coin (a) is in a hinged wooden display box with blue felt lining (b).
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a member of the general public to President Ronald Reagan during the Reagan administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President Office of Correspondence and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January, 1989 for deposit with the Reagan Presidential Library.
National Archives Catalog CollectionRecords of the White House Gift Unit (Reagan Administration) (National Archives Identifier 6816362) and
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from the General Public (National Archives Identifier 6816363)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum 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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