Object Details
Associated Name
Transportation Security Administration
Description
This official TSA Coin was designed and used in 2002 when the TSA was originally part of the Department of Transportation. This coin was carried by Chris Larrick, Special Assistant to the Under Secretary John Magaw who was TSA's first administrator. The backside reads: "The Transportation Security Administration protects the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce - Established November 19, 2001." These coins were given out for special recognition.
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
2011.0161.16
catalog number
2011.0161.16
accession number
2011.0161
Object Name
coin
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 in x 2 in; 5.08 cm x 5.08 cm
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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, General
Transportation
September 11
Data Source
National Museum of American History
web subject
Air Travel
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1427471