Tiffany New York Stock Exchange Coin

Interesting tribute/commemorative object and another great example of corporate influence and curating of 9/11.  Featuring Tiffany and the New York Stock Exchange, two iconic NYC companies, tied to 9/11 forever by a coin.
 
Description: This Tiffany & Co. commemorative medallion was given to members of the New York Stock Exchange in memory of the attack on 9/11. Tiffany & Co. commissioned this medallion to be made for the members of the NYSE & was never sold as a retail item. On the front is the inscription "Let Freedom Ring" with the NYSE columns & the red white & blue colors. On the back are the words " We Will Never Forget September 11, 2001. The coin is approx 3 inches in diameter, 3/16 thick & weighs approx 155 grams. Dated 2002.

Colorized Coin

Example of 9/11 tribute.

Plattsburgh Tribute Coin

Thank you to Ted Brady for this item, a special coin made for the Plattsburgh Air Branch. The coin evokes the Twin Towers.

Tribute Coin

An example of a tribute coin, related to the heroes of 9/11.

Investment for the future?

This commerative coin is about the size of a quarter, and features a Twin Towers cut out that can be removed and mounted on the coin base. The cut out is silver, while the coin is 24 KT gold-plated. This object is clearly meant as a collectible, and arguably an investment. The combination of coin, precious metals, and tribute seem to create a perfect marketing message for consumers. Because this object doesn't have an everyday use, it is a collectible, but it is unfair to label it strictly in this category. With the incorporation of September 11th into this coin, the object's message and call to action (to consumer or purchase or appeal) is altered dramatically. The cut out also calls to mind an alter-type symbol. In fact, the coin, with its contrast of gold and silver, and the cut out's mounting on the coin, implies an angelic appearance.