1962 Medal Century 21 Expo Sm Gold

Coin Details

Description

This 1962 small gold medal commemorates the Century 21 Exposition in Seattle. The smaller format made gold Century 21 medals more accessible than the large version while still carrying the prestige of precious metal composition. The Century 21 Exposition was Seattle's defining cultural event, establishing the city's identity as a forward-looking technology center decades before the rise of the tech industry that would later dominate the region. The fair's lasting physical legacy includes the Space Needle, the Monorail, and the Seattle Center campus that continues to host cultural events. Museum collections of American medals at the Smithsonian, American Numismatic Society, and regional historical societies provide essential reference material for researchers studying material culture and commemorative practices. Small gold medals from world's fairs were popular souvenir purchases for visitors who wanted a precious metal memento without the expense of the larger format.

Rarity Notes

Gold, small format. Limited mintage. More affordable than the large gold version but still scarce due to precious metal content.

Cross References

PCGS #75940; Century 21 Exposition; Seattle World's Fair 1962