1972 Medal Nat. Parks Centennial, Bronze 39mm Medallic Art Co., NY

Coin Details

Description

This 39mm bronze medal produced in 1972 by Medallic Art Company of New York commemorates the centennial of the National Parks, marking 100 years since the establishment of Yellowstone as the world's first national park on March 1, 1872. The National Parks Centennial was a major commemorative occasion, celebrated throughout 1972 with events, publications, and numismatic products honoring the "best idea America ever had," as writer Wallace Stegner described the national park concept. The 39mm bronze format makes this a practical, accessible commemorative suitable for the millions of Americans who visited national parks during the centennial year. Medallic Art Company's production of a National Parks Centennial medal placed their artistic stamp on one of the most significant conservation milestones of the twentieth century. The 1872 establishment of Yellowstone launched a movement that would eventually protect hundreds of millions of acres across the United States, from the geysers of Wyoming to the glaciers of Alaska, from the canyons of Arizona to the Everglades of Florida.

Rarity Notes

Bronze, 39mm. Medallic Art Co. NY. National Parks Centennial. National park themed medals have broad appeal. Moderate availability.

Cross References

PCGS #961360