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Token - U.S. Postage 5 Cents - John F. Kennedy and Eternal Flame
| Location | United States |
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| Shape | Rectangular |
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| Obverse description | Rectangular gold-plated token in the form of a postage stamp, with serrated edges. The obverse features two raised relief panels: the left panel depicts the Eternal Flame with the legend 'U.S. POSTAGE', and the right panel shows a portrait of John F. Kennedy facing slightly left. The surrounding legend reads '5¢ ... AND THE GLOW FROM THAT FIRE CAN TRULY LIGHT THE WORLD' along the top and sides, with '1917 · JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY · 1963' along the bottom. |
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| Reverse description | Plain gold-plated field bearing the stylized eagle logo of the United States Postal Service in relief at center, with the issuer name below. A rectangular cartouche in the lower field contains the metal fineness inscription. |
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| Reverse lettering | UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 24 EGP Sterling · 925 |
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