Century 21 Exposition Souvenir Penny, 1962
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Artifact Overview
"Century 21" was the theme of the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. This futuristic look at the world of tomorrow provided iconic symbols that found their way onto fair souvenirs. This flattened penny contains images of the Space Needle, monorail and the fair's "Century 21" logo.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Souvenir
Date Made
1962
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.127.304
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.
Material
Copper (Metal)
Dimensions
Height: 1.5 in
Width: 0.5 in
Inscriptions
Obverse: WORLD'S / FAIR / [space needle] / THE / SPACE / AGE / SEATTLE / 1962
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