1987.191.4 a-g; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Silver Philippine Proof Coin

Artifact ID1987.191.4 a-g

Object Type Coin, Commemorative

Gifter Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos

Maker The Franklin Mint

Date 1975

Place MadePhilippines

Medium silver, plastic, cardboard, paper, ink

DimensionsOverall (a) H 4 3/4 in x W 2 3/4 in x D 1/8 in (12.1 cm x 7 cm x 0.3 cm )
Overall (b) H 2 3/4 in (7 cm )
Overall (c) H 2 3/4 in x W 2 3/4 in (7 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (d) H 3 3/4 in x W 1 3/4 in x D 2 3/4 in (9.5 cm x 4.4 cm x 7 cm )
Overall (e) H 6 3/4 in x W 3 1/4 in x D 2 in (17.1 cm x 8.3 cm x 5.1 cm )

Physical Description(a-d) A silver coin features a raised image of King Marcos from the shoulders up, in profile view, along with raised curved text. It is framed by a blue piece of paper with rows of horizontal white text. A vertical transparent case with a black base supports it.

(e) A rectangular white piece of paper displays rows of horizontal black text.

(f) A square, ivory certificate displays rows of horizontal black and blue text.

(g) A square ivory box
Historical NotePresident Ferdinand Marcos and Mrs. Marcos of the Philippines gifted this commemorative coin set to Susan Ford on December 7, 1975. 50 peso coinAdditional Details

Custodial History NoteThe item was a gift from a foreign official to Susan Ford during the Ford administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in 1981 for deposit with the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.

National Archives Catalog CollectionGerald R. Ford Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 620931)

National Archives Catalog SeriesHead of State Gifts Given to President Gerald R. Ford (74639696)

Use Restriction Status Unrestricted

Use Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.

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