U S Department of the Transportation Challenge Coin.

This is a great looking United States Department of Transportation challenge coin. Coin has reeded edges and is about 1 9/16" in diameter. All details are raised lettering and silver plated. Coin is contained in an acrylic airtight holder.

The United States Department of Transportation (USDOT or DOT) is a federal Cabinet department of the U.S. government concerned with transportation. It was established by an act of Congress on October 15, 1966, and began operation on April 1, 1967. It is governed by the United States Secretary of Transportation.

Its mission is to "Serve the United States by ensuring a fast, safe, efficient, accessible, and convenient transportation system that meets our vital national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future."