| Location | United States |
| Year | 1967-1970 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (Sterling) |
| Weight | 32.4 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#PRS-11 |
| Obverse description | Cameo portrait, name over, legend below |
| Obverse lettering | JAMES POLK 1845 ELEVENTH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 1849 |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Reverse description | Eagle with arrows and shield left, capsule history right. |
| Reverse lettering | JAMES KNOX POLK MARRIED SARAH CHILDRESS, 1824. FIRST `DARK HORSE` PERS- IDENT; EXTENDED U.S. BORDERS TO THE 49TH PARALLEL, TO THE RIO GRANDE AND THE PACIFIC OCEAN. DIED JUNE 15, 1849. STERLING FM |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | (FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | ND
(1967-1970) FM - - 60 709 |
| Catalog ID | 5672909060 |
| Comments |
