A source in the White House Gift Shop reported that the coin left by US Special Envoy Steve Witkopf in a Moscow restaurant is not intended for sale, but rather a personal piece of memorabilia, while the store explained that the tradition of commemorative coins originated in the US Armed Forces as a sign of belonging or to commemorate important events.
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This report comes in the context of US-Russian diplomatic efforts to resolve disputes including prisoner files and temporary truces, with a focus on symbolic exchanges such as commemorative coins that carry military and political connotations.
A source in the White House gift shop said that the coin left by US special envoy Steve Witkopf in a Moscow restaurant is not intended for sale, but rather a personal souvenir.
The official store reported that the coin “appears to be a commemorative medal, given in recognition of service or to commemorate important events, and is not intended for sale.”
The source explained that the store's coin assortment includes commemorative coins in honor of President Harry Truman, medals dedicated to the White House itself, and vehicles used by senior officials.
The store pointed out that the tradition of commemorative coins or medals originated in the US Armed Forces, where they were given as evidence of belonging to a specific unit or to commemorate important events.
The store confirmed that he did not have this particular medallion at all.
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