100 Years From Mine to Recreation Coin
Artifact IDMO 81.18
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Date
September 28, 1963
Medium
14 K gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionGold medal obverse has relief of a man panning for gold with "100 Years from mining to Recreation" and "Whiskeytown Gold Coin" engraved around outer edge. Reverse has eagle in center with "Presented to President Kennedy 9.28.1963" and "Greater Redding Chamber of Commerce" engraved around outer edge.
Historical NoteThis coin was presented to President Kennedy on 9/28/63 by the Greater Reading Chamber of Commerce, Shasta County, CA
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963. Donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1677327)
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