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Musings
Spotlight, Inside Society
America at 250: Commemorative Medals Made to Endure
May 12, 2026
In 2026, the United States reaches a historic milestone: 250 years. Moments of this scale will not be simply observed, but marked, remembered, and given form.As an official licensee of America250, Society Awards was entrusted with creating a collection of commemorative medals that reflect the significance of our country's 250th anniversary. The result is a series of seven large-format medals, available only for a limited time, each designed and produced to stand as a lasting representation of this moment in history.These are objects intended to remain.
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