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Medal - World of Commerce and Industry Seattle, Washington
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1962 |
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| Weight | 30 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts an elevated view of a futuristic cityscape with sweeping freeways, a monorail, and an aircraft in flight, evoking mid-20th century visions of modern transportation. The Seattle skyline with fairground pavilions and rockets is visible in relief in the background. The legend encircles the design along the border, and the inscription WORLD OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY appears in raised letters across the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | THE GATEWAY TO TOMORROW'S LIVING PREVIEWED TODAY WORLD OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY |
| Reverse description | Central field features the official Century 21 Exposition logo: a large stylized upward-pointing arrow encircling a globe, with the numeral 21 and the text CENTURY 21 EXPOSITION in relief. The date 1962 appears in bold raised numerals below the emblem. The peripheral legend reads SEATTLE WORLD'S FAIR and OFFICIAL MEDAL around the border. |
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