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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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| Thickness | 4.6 mm |
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| Obverse description | The central field depicts a futuristic cityscape with elevated freeways, a monorail, aircraft, rockets, and industrial structures in high relief, evoking mid-century visions of progress and modernity. The legend 'THE GATEWAY TO TOMORROW'S LIVING PREVIEWED TODAY' curves along the outer border, while the inscription 'WORLD OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY' appears in bold raised lettering across the lower central field. |
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| Obverse lettering | THE GATEWAY TO TOMORROW'S LIVING PREVIEWED TODAY WORLD OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY |
| Reverse description | The central field features a large stylized upward-pointing arrow in relief, symbolizing progress, overlaid on a circular swirl motif. At the centre, the official Century 21 Exposition logo depicts a globe accompanied by the inscriptions 'CENTURY 21 EXPOSITION'. The date '1962' appears below the central device, and the circular legend 'SEATTLE WORLD'S FAIR · OFFICIAL MEDAL ·' runs along the outer border. |
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