Rotunda of the National Archives Building Challenge Coin

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Made in the U.S.A.
• 1 3/4 inches diameter
• Photo is protected by raised epoxy
• Raised text on front and back

• Product Description

• Whether you would like to commemorate your trip to the National Archives or you are looking for a gift for somebody who loves our Nation's history, our exclusive challenge coin is a great choice. It shows the National Archives' Rotunda, home of the Charters of Freedom: The Declaration of Independence, United States Constitution, and the original Bill of Rights. The obverse features the National Archives egale logo.

In 1933, the chief architect of the National Archives, J. Russell Pope, recommended approval of a two-year contract to hire Barry Faulkner, a noted American muralist, to paint a mural for the Exhibit Hall in the planned Rotunda of the National Archives Building. The result was two large oil-on-canvas murals, each about 14 feet by 37 1/2 feet. One mural honors the signers of the Declaration, and the other those who signed the Constitution.

The Rotunda is also the permanent home of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. These three documents, known collectively as the Charters of Freedom, are foundational to the United States, outlining the structure of our government and securing the rights of American citizens.