A collage by Zelensky valued at $2,400,000: The Biden family has released their gift declaration.
The U.S. State Department has released a declaration of gifts received by Joe and Jill Biden from diplomats and world leaders in 2023. This was reported by The Guardian, as noted by UNN.
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It is noted that under U.S. law, all gifts valued over $480 must be declared. More expensive gifts are typically transferred to the National Archives or used for official purposes. A collage from Zelensky, like most other valuable gifts, was also sent to the archives.
Among other gifts received by Biden in 2023 were: a photo album valued at $7,100 from the recently ousted South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol; a statuette of Mongolian warriors worth $3,495 from the Prime Minister of Mongolia; a silver bowl priced at $3,300 from the Sultan of Brunei; and a silver tray valued at $3,160 from the President of Israel.
The most expensive gift was a diamond piece valued at $20,000, which Jill Biden received from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
This 7.5-carat diamond was the most expensive gift received by any member of the first family in 2023. Additionally, Jill Biden received a brooch worth $14,063 from the Ukrainian ambassador to the U.S. and a bracelet, brooch, and photo album totaling $4,510 from the President and First Lady of Egypt.
The $20,000 diamond was reserved for official use in the East Wing of the White House, according to the State Department document. Other gifts were sent to the archives.