2007.9.5 a-e; Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum

Israeli Coins

Artifact ID2007.9.5 a-e

Object Type Coin

Date 1965 and 1971

Medium metal, fabric, wood, polish

DimensionsOverall (a) Diam 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm )
Overall (b) Diam 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm )
Overall (c) Diam 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm )
Overall (d) Diam 2 1/4 in (5.7 cm )
Overall (e) H 5 1/2 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 1 1/4 in (14 cm x 19.1 cm x 3.2 cm )

Physical Description(a) A copper coin features a raised image of a figure in the center and has a recessed inner border. The outer border has curved raised text around the perimeter.

(b) A copper coin features a raised image of a building and has a recessed inner border. The outer border has curved raised text around the perimeter.

(c) A silver coin features raised shapes in the center that are bordered by curved raised text. Raised silhouettes of figures wearing armor create a border around the perimeter.

(d) A silver coin features a raised image of a building in the center and a raised image of a menorah on the upper proper left. There is horizontal raised text below the building.

(e) A square wooden box is lined with blue fabric.
Historical NoteIsraeli politician Yitzhak Rachamim Navon gifted these coins to President Ford.Additional Details

Custodial History NoteThe general public donated the item to the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in 1986

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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