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The medal commemorates the famous New York World\'s Fair held at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park and carries the Fair\'s theme:
PEACE THROUGH UNDERSTANDING
One side features the Unisphere globe together with elements of the World\'s Fair site and the inscription:
THE NEW YORK WORLD\'S FAIR
The maker\'s name MORLEY STUDIOS appears at the bottom.
The reverse features a stylised globe surrounded by orbital lines with:
PEACE THROUGH UNDERSTANDING
1964–1965
NEW YORK WORLD\'S FAIR
The medal is made from gold-plated bronze and measures approximately 35 mm in diameter.
This example weighs 16.72 g.
The type is catalogued as N#170083, where the standard specification is recorded as 35 mm and approximately 16.58 g, closely matching this example.
A genuine period souvenir from one of the most recognisable American World\'s Fairs of the 20th century and an attractive piece for collectors of World\'s Fair memorabilia, American exonumia, New York souvenirs or 1960s material.
Condition is as shown in the photographs.
There are noticeable surface scratches, marks and general wear to the gilt finish, together with a few small areas of discolouration/oxidation.
The design and inscriptions remain clearly visible.
It has not been cleaned by me.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.
