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Medallion - Golden Spike Pacific Railway
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1969 |
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| Composition | Brass |
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| Obverse lettering | THE CENTRAL PACIFIC AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROADS LINKING THE NATION `...THE PACIFIC RAILWAY IS COMPLETED.` MAY 10, 1869 PROMONTORY SUMMIT, UTAH |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a large golden spike in high relief set diagonally across the field, overlapping a rectangular plaque bearing the centennial dates 1869 and 1969 in relief. A mintmark 'P' appears at the base of the spike. The circular border legend names the issuing commission above and carries the motto below. |
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| Reverse lettering | GOLDEN SPIKE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION COMMISSION 1869 1969 THE OCEANS UNITED BY RAILWAY |
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