Description: FDOI - SIGNED BY THE DESIGNER OF THE OBVERSE - MR PAUL BALAN - 1 QZ - RARE LOW PCGS POP 85 - - - 2022 ARMED FORCES SILVER MEDALS OF THE AIP ARTISTS - THIS AIR FORCE MEDAL BALAN DESIGN IS A SUCCESSFUL MINT RELEASE BY THE UNITED STATES MINT - - - Part of the U.S. Mint Artistic Infusion Program - - - Diameter 40.6 Metal 99.9% Silver Mintage 10,000 Edge: Plain YOU ARE BIDDING ON A 2022 U.S. AIR FORCE RARE 1 QZ SILVER MADAL - PCGS HOLDER - MS70 - MR PAUL BALAN’S DESIGN - ITEM # NGE - - - 2022 U.S. AIR FORCE SILVER MEDAL GRADED AND HOUSED IN A FINE BOARDED HOLDER BY PCGS LOW POP 85 - LOW BATCH 711 - GRADED PERFECT MS70 - - - Designer: Paul C. Balan 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: 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.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 is Continuing to produce a wide range of arts - He 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 - - - PLEASE VIEW PICTURES, ZOOM IN CHECK THE DETAILS, IMPERFECTIONS, FLAWS, PHOTOGRAPHY COLOR FLASHES, AND SPOTS PRIOR TO BIDDING - THANK YOU - - -
Price: 217.5 USD
Location: Tampa, Florida
End Time: 2024-09-13T04:51:43.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Composition: Silver
Certification Number: For The Medal Pictured
Strike Type: Matte
Fineness: 0.999
Grade: MS 70
Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 oz
Brand/Mint: U.S. Mint
Certification: PCGS
Modified Item: No
California Prop 65 Warning: No
Brand: U.S. Mint
Coin: U.S. Air Force Medals
Year: 2022
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Total Precious Metal Content: 1QZ