Coin, Souvenir - Johnny Cash Silver Anniversary
Object number2011.001.04.54
Date1979
MediumMetal
Dimensions1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
DescriptionA souvenir coin that features a portrait of Arkansas native Johnny Cash. The portrait is on one side of the coin while the other features his name and the text "Silver Anniversary." Johnny Cash was born John R. Cash on February 26, 1932 in Kingsland, Arkansas and raised in Dyess, Arkansas. Nicknamed “The Man in Black”, he was a singer/songwriter, actor and author (writing two autobiographies). He acted in both movies and television (including his own variety show, The Johnny Cash Show). Cash died September 12, 2003.
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