2021 US AIR FORCE SILVER MEDAL 2.5QZ /COA - ARMED FORCES BALAN DESIGN # IGI

Description: 2021 RARE LARGE AIR-FORCE MEDAL - 2.5 QZ - LOW MINT - WITH COA - DESIGNED BY MR PAUL C. BALAN - - - - United States Mint Launches an Air-force 2.5oz Silver Medal in July 2021 - It was a huge success - Part of the U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program - - - Composition: 99.9 Silver Diameter: 2.000 (50.80 MM) Weight: 2.500 Troy QZ (77.759 Grams) Mintage Limit: 10,000 Edge: Plain - - - RARE AIR FORCE MEDAL - PART OF ARMED FORCES SILVER MEDALS PROGRAM - UNITED STATES MINT - - - YOU ARE BIDDING ON A U.S. AIR FORCE 2021 RARE 2.5 QZ SILVER MADAL - LARGE COIN DESIGNED BY MR PAUL C. BALAN - ITM # IGI - - - OBVERSE: This design depicts a fighter jet pilot, flying alongside F22 Fighter Jets with a stylized landscape below- The inscription is (U.S. AIR FORCE) REVERSE: 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.S. 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 - - - Paul C. 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.S. citizen in 2005. He currently lives with his family in Illinois. MR Balan 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 - - - In July 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.S. Air Force. It was designed by Mr Jamie Franki and Mr Paul Balan, both of whom are designers in the United States Mint’s Artistic Infusion Program - - - Engraver: Ms Phebe Hemphill - She is an American sculptor who works for the United States Mint . She has been called one of the preeminent coin artists, sculptors and engravers of our time - - - I AM SELLING THE MEDAL PICTURED IWITH COA - PLEASE VIEW PICTURES, ZOOM IN THE ACTUAL COIN IN THE BOX, CHECK THE DETAILS, IMPERFECTIONS, FLAWS CAMERA LIGHT FLASHES AND SPOTS PRIOR TO BIDDING - THANK YOU - - -

Price: 524 USD

Location: Tampa, Florida

End Time: 2025-01-21T06:52:05.000Z

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