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