BrianRxm Tokens and Medals 50/86
New York Expositions
Worlds Fairs of 1939-1940 and 1964-1965
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The New York World's Fair was held in New York City, New York during 1939 and 1940. The fair slogans included "Dawn of a New Day" and "The World of Tomorrow."
 
A second World's Fair was held in New York City, New York during 1964 and 1965. This fair slogans included "Peace Through Understanding."
 
New York Expo 1939 Communications Bldg
1. New York Worlds Fair 1939-1940 Communications Building Medallion
Brass, 30mm, 10.03gm
 
Obverse:
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR
Trylon and Perisphere
 
Reverse:
COMMUNICATIONS BLDG.
 
The Trylon and Perisphere were the obelisk and sphere, and were symbols of the Fair.
 
New York Expo 1964 Globe
2. New York Worlds Fair 1964-1965 Globe and Satellites Medallion
Brass, 35mm, 16.64gm
 
Obverse:
Globe and satellites
PEACE THROUGH UNDERSTANDING
NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR
1964 - 1965
© (Copyright) ® (Registered)
 
Reverse:
Globe and flags
THE NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR
® (Registered)
MORLEY STUDIOS (Manufacturer)
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