This striking decorative piece is a wonderful tribute to our presidents. Cut from actual coins, the silhouette of each commander in chief is clearly recognizable in the arrangement. A special limited-edition item, it makes an interesting conversation starter and terrific gift.

Benjamin Franklin's diplomatic skills resulted in an alliance with France and the provision of crucial financial and military assistance to the United States by Louis XVI's government. By 1783, Franklin, John Adams, and John Jay had negotiated a peace treaty with Great Britain, the Treaty of Paris, in which the independence and sovereignty of the United States was proclaimed. The National Archives holds in trust the Treaty of Paris, and it can be viewed in the National Archives Catalog.