Description
Commemorate your visit to the United States Capitol Building with this die-struck medallion created by master artisans. Great as a gift, to celebrate a trip or to just hold as a timeless reminder of your experience, this National Monument medallion will be a meaningful keepsake that you will enjoy forever.
The United States Capitol is among the most symbolically important and architecturally impressive buildings in the nation. It has housed the meeting chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate for two centuries. The Capitol stands as a true monument to the American people and government.
The medallion’s obverse shows the iconic dome of the Capitol building. The reverse displays the building as it was built in 1800 and the encircling text “Washington D.C. Becomes Nation’s Capitol.” Minted in deep relief using a special “splash minting” process, this coin is struck in a brass alloy and given a beautiful lacquered finished.
Each coin measures 1 1/2 inch (38.1mm) in diameter.
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