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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1965 |
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| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a bold central design combining the numeral '125' overlaid with the word 'MONACA PA.' in stylized lettering, flanked by small vignettes of a steam locomotive and an early automobile representing the town's history. Below, a Native American chief's head in profile appears between the founding and jubilee dates 1840 and 1965, with the script legend 'Quasqui Centennial' above. The issuer's name 'MONACA AREA JUBILEE, INC.' curves along the upper rim, and the event dates 'AUG. 14-21 1965' arc along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | MONACA AREA JUBILEE, INC. 125 MONACA PA. Quasqui Centennial 1840 1965 AUG. 14-21 1965 |
| Reverse description | The reverse is entirely text-based with no pictorial devices. The denomination '50¢' appears prominently in large relief at center, with the legend '125th ANNIVERSARY' arcing along the upper rim. The field contains the redemption terms in multiple lines, stating the token is good for 50 cents in any cooperating business or redeemable at Centennial Headquarters on or before August 18, 1965. The phrase 'SOUVENIR CENTENNIAL MONEY' curves along the lower rim. |
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