Anne Frank / Remember the Holocaust Medal

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Obverse:          Anne Frank’s face emerges from behind a half open door, symbolic of the Jewish people’s emergence from hiding at the end of the Holocaust.  The young diarist’s name in Hebrew, and a menorah with one lit candle – symbol of hope – based on a drawing by Israeli children, commemorating Anne Frank.  The flame forms part of the last letter of Anne Frank’s name in Hebrew.  The artist’s signature.

  • Anne Frank / Remember the Holocaust Medal
  • Anne Frank / Remember the Holocaust Medal

Identifer: CJF-RFC2013006

Medium
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Topics
Ann Frank; Medals

Collection
Holocaust Medals, Plaques, Tokens & Pins

Description
Edge:               The Corporation’s emblem and initials: IGCMC – מממת and a serial number.  Silver medals: Sterling 925.  Gold medals: milled edge.
 
Design:            Alex Shagin, world-renowned medallic artist, who emigrated from the Soviet Union, after having designed the USSR’s 1980 Olympic coin series, in search of artistic freedom and his Jewish identity.
 
Mintage:          Minted in Bronze, Silver and Gold

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