American Mint Introduces New Smithsonian Institution Licensed Commemorative Medallions

MECHANICSBURG, Pa., Feb. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- American Mint, LLC President Kevin Sacher proudly announced that the company has introduced a new commemorative medallion product line with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. 

The first offering is the Presidential Portraits series, featuring exquisite, full-color reproductions of the original artwork hanging in the Smithsonian's National Portrait Gallery.  The first medallion in the series features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, our 16^th president, who served from 1861 to 1865.  Additional releases early in the series will feature presidents such as George Washington, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Dwight Eisenhower.  Available from American Mint, these high quality silver-plated "Proof" medallions are available in extremely limited quantities.

"We are so excited to announce this new collectible medallion series in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution.  This product line is a great way to honor our past presidents who shaped American history and the ideals on which this great country was founded," Sacher said.

Founded in 1846, the Smithsonian is the world's largest museum and research complex, consisting of 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park and 9 research facilities. There are 137 million objects, works of art and specimens at the Smithsonian.

American Mint is a leading provider of high quality collectible coins, medallions, die-cast replicas, and other memorabilia, and has served more than a million customers from its Mechanicsburg facility.  As an international direct mail marketer, American Mint's parent company operates in nine countries and has served 10 million serious collectors around the world.  For more information about American Mint, please visit www.americanmint.com.

Contacts:

Kevin Sacher, President
American Mint, LLC
[email protected]
717-458-9031

American Mint, LLC
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1-877-807-MINT
www.americanmint.com

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