1962 Silver Medal D1962-1d, Century 21 Expo Century 21 Expo

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1962

Denomination

Medals

Strike Type

Regular Strike

Series

U.S. Mint Medals

Mintage

10,015

Composition

Silver

Diameter

33.3mm

Auction Record

$44 MS66 12-05-2022 eBay

Description

Swoger catalog number D1962-1d. This medal was struck at the United States Mint in Philadelphia for the Century 21 Exposition, the 1962 World's Fair held in Seattle, Washington from April 21 to October 21, 1962. Themed "Man in the Space Age," the fair drew nearly 10 million visitors and left a lasting architectural legacy including the Space Needle, the Monorail, and the Pacific Science Center. The exposition showcased America's technological ambitions during the early Space Race and Cold War era. President John F. Kennedy officially opened the fair by remote signal from Palm Beach, Florida. The Swoger catalog (D-series), compiled by Tom Swoger, systematically documents modern U.S. Mint commemorative medals from 1956 onward. The "AR" designation indicates this is a silver composition medal, making it a premium issue compared to the standard bronze versions.

Rarity Notes

Silver composition medal produced for the Century 21 Exposition. Silver issues were produced in smaller quantities than bronze counterparts due to higher cost. Exact mintage not separately reported.