2010 Medal Prof. Muhammad Yunus

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This 2010 medal honors Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Bangladeshi economist who pioneered the concept of microfinance — small loans to impoverished people who lack access to traditional banking. Yunus founded the Grameen Bank in 1983, which has since lent over $30 billion to more than nine million borrowers, the vast majority of whom are women. Congress awarded Yunus the Congressional Gold Medal in 2010 in recognition of his contributions to the fight against global poverty. Medal iconography provides insight into how Americans have understood and represented their history, with evolving artistic conventions reflecting changing cultural values and aesthetic preferences across different eras. His work demonstrated that the poorest people in the world are creditworthy and that small loans can transform lives, creating a model that has been replicated worldwide.

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Congressional Gold Medal duplicate. Professor Muhammad Yunus. Microfinance pioneer.

Cross References

PCGS #802061; Muhammad Yunus; Congressional Gold Medal 2010; Grameen Bank; Microfinance