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ARMED FORCES SILVER MEDALS PROGRAM. UNITED STATES MINT. Part of the U. Mint Artistic Infusion Program. Composition: 99.9 Silver. Diameter: 2.000 (50.80 MM). Weight: 2.500 Troy QZ (77.759 Grams). AIR FORCE RARE 2.5 QZ SILVER MADAL – 4″ X 5 1/4″ LARGE PCGS HOLDER – MS70 – HAND SIGNED BY MR BALAN – ITEM # GHE. AIR FORCE SILVER MEDAL GRADED AND HOUSED IN A FINE BOARDED LARGE HOLDER BY PCGS – GRADED PERFECT MS70. EXTREMELY LOW POP OF ONLY 20 – RARE MEDAL – ONE OF A KIND – 2.5 TROY OUNCES OF. 999 FINE SILVER. This design depicts a fighter jet pilot, flying alongside F22 Fighter Jets with a stylized of landscape below- The inscription is U. REVERSE: This design features a dynamic perspective of the company three spires of the Air Force Memorial, with one of the spires piecing the border of the medal into the beyond. Surrounding the memorial are members of the U. Air Force Honor Guard in ceremonial assembly. The core Values of the Air Force are inscribed around the border, with (INTEGRITY FIRST) In the top position, flanked by (SERVICE BEFORE SELF) On the left. And (EXCELLENCE IN ALL WE DO) On the right. Balan-a native of Paete, Laguna, Philippines-studied fine arts at the University of Santo Thomas in Manila. Many of his religious works, ranging from murals to stained glass, are on display at churches in the Philippine – Balan immigrated to the United States in 2001 and became a U. He currently lives with his family in Illinois. Continuing to produce a wide range of works, Balan receives numerous accolades and was profiled in local publications and news programs. He exhibits his paintings and sculptures regularly, most notably his Lupang Hinirang Series, the first ever visual interpretation of the Philippine national anthem. Balan’s recognition includes fine work honors for his PACEM design in the Japanese mint’s International Coin Design Competition in 2012. In 2013, the best design in the National Humanities Medal Design Competition out of 128 entries submitted. The National Humanities Medal is bestowed by the President of the United States in an annual White House ceremony. The inspiration for his award-winning design was the Statue of Liberty which he portrayed as representative of the history, wisdom and generosity of the United States. Wednesday, July 14, 2021. A new medal issued by the United States Mint features the work of Associate Professor of Art Jamie Franki. The first release in the United States Armed Forces Silver Medal Program, the medal honors the U. It was designed by Franki and artist Paul Balan, both of whom are designers in the United States Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins”. The seller is “smdcollectibles” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Composition: Silver
• Certification Number: For The Medal Pictured
• Strike Type: Matte
• Fineness: 0.999
• Grade: MS 70
• Precious Metal Content per Unit: 2.5 oz
• Brand/Mint: U.S. Mint
• Certification: PCGS
• Modified Item: No
• Brand: U.S. Mint
• Coin: U.S. Air Force Medals
• Year: 2021
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Total Precious Metal Content: 2.5 QZ