(2009) Medal The New Frontier Bronze

Coin Details

Description

This bronze medal from 2009 commemorates the New Frontier, part of the series honoring President John F. Kennedy's transformative vision for America. This smaller-format bronze version complements the 76mm version (PCGS #925286), making the New Frontier medal design accessible at a lower price point. Kennedy's New Frontier agenda encompassed the space program that would land Americans on the Moon in 1969, the Peace Corps that sent thousands of volunteers to developing nations, and domestic initiatives in education, healthcare, and civil rights. The New Frontier concept captured the optimism and ambition of the early 1960s, and Kennedy's assassination in November 1963 transformed him into a symbol of unfulfilled promise. This medal preserves that legacy in medallic form, documenting a presidency whose brief duration belied its enormous impact on American culture, policy, and self-image. The New Frontier medal program demonstrates the enduring public fascination with Kennedy and his era.

Rarity Notes

Common. Standard bronze format of the New Frontier medal. More available than the 76mm version.

Cross References

PCGS #768669; The New Frontier; John F. Kennedy; Bronze; 2009