Challenge Coin
Photo credit: Michael Hnatov
Accession Number: C.2019.34.1
Dimensions: 0.375 in X 1.75 in
Dimensions (Metric): 0.9525 cm X 4.445 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 0.9525 cm X 4.445 cm
Source: Joseph Ferramosca
Credit Line: Gift of Joseph Ferramosca, Captain, New York City Correction Department
Description
Commemorative challenge coin featuring the New York City skyline with the Twin Towers draped in American flags. “9-11-01” is engraved at the bottom of the image. Circling the coin is raised text: “NEVER FORGET | THE PENTAGON | WORLD TRADE CENTER | SHANKSVILLE, PA.” The back of the coin includes an engraving of the Correction Captains’ Association badge in golden lettering, with surrounding text that reads: “CORRECTION CAPTAINS’ ASSOCIATION | CITY OF NEW YORK.”
Commemorative challenge coin featuring the New York City skyline with the Twin Towers draped in American flags. “9-11-01” is engraved at the bottom of the image. Circling the coin is raised text: “NEVER FORGET | THE PENTAGON | WORLD TRADE CENTER | SHANKSVILLE, PA.” The back of the coin includes an engraving of the Correction Captains’ Association badge in golden lettering, with surrounding text that reads: “CORRECTION CAPTAINS’ ASSOCIATION | CITY OF NEW YORK.”
Historical Notes
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) oversees those awaiting trial or serving jail sentences. Within minutes of the 9:03 a.m. attack on the South Tower, the department deployed its Canine Unit and Emergency Service Unit to help in the rescue efforts at the World Trade Center. DOC’s Harbor Unit also evacuated survivors out of lower Manhattan by boat.
Through February 2002, more than 1,000 DOC employees had participated in recovery operations, from searching for remains at Ground Zero to sifting debris at Fresh Kills Landfill. DOC also set up and volunteered at the temporary morgue outside Manhattan’s Bellevue Hospital.
The New York City Department of Correction (DOC) oversees those awaiting trial or serving jail sentences. Within minutes of the 9:03 a.m. attack on the South Tower, the department deployed its Canine Unit and Emergency Service Unit to help in the rescue efforts at the World Trade Center. DOC’s Harbor Unit also evacuated survivors out of lower Manhattan by boat.
Through February 2002, more than 1,000 DOC employees had participated in recovery operations, from searching for remains at Ground Zero to sifting debris at Fresh Kills Landfill. DOC also set up and volunteered at the temporary morgue outside Manhattan’s Bellevue Hospital.
Curator's Comment
These 10th anniversary commemorative challenge coins were created by the Correction Captains’ Association (CCA) to recognize the contributions of the New York City Department of Corrections (DOC) on September 11, 2001 and throughout the recovery period at Ground Zero.
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These 10th anniversary commemorative challenge coins were created by the Correction Captains’ Association (CCA) to recognize the contributions of the New York City Department of Corrections (DOC) on September 11, 2001 and throughout the recovery period at Ground Zero.
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