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This challenge coin represents the office of the Deputy Administrator of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Challenge coins such as this one are issued by military units, organizations, agencies, and companies and given to members, employees, supporters, and VIP guests. This challenge coin belonged to NASA astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan, who served as the Deputy Administrator of NOAA from May 2011 until she became the agency's Administrator in 2013 (acting) and permanently from March 2014 until January 20, 2017.

Dr. Sullivan gifted this challenge coin to the Museum in 2019.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin China (Distributed in USA) Type MEMORABILIA Manufacturer All About Coins
 Astronaut Kathryn D. Sullivan
 Dimensions Overall: 3.8 × 0.3cm (1 1/2 × 1/8 in.)
 Materials Copper Alloy
Enamel
 Inventory Number A20200074000 Credit Line Gift of Kathryn D. Sullivan Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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