250th anniversary of the United States Independence

2026 paperweight medal - Florentine bronze 86 mm

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, Joaquin Jimenez has designed a medal that celebrates American freedom, two and a half centuries after its proclamation.

More than a mere commemoration, this creation is rooted in the long term: a history shaped by exchanges and 250 years of friendship and collaboration between France and the United States.

The medal echoes the defining moments of Franco-American friendship, from the decisive support provided in the 18th century to the cultural and diplomatic collaborations that have developed over generations. It engages with the legacy of the engravers of the Enlightenment, creators of the first medals celebrating American independence. Years later, Joaquin Jimenez continues this tradition and pays tribute to them in turn, with a modern outlook. Through this work, the medal becomes a vessel for transmission: it tells the story of an independence in motion, shaped by history, dialogue, and a lasting friendship between two nations.