![]() For information on pricing and availability, contact PandaAmerica Corp., 23326 Hawthorne Blvd., Skypark 10, Suite 150, Torrance, Calif. Uncirculated Pandas are expected this month, proof Pandas in June. The 1989 Panda (pictured) will once again be issued in gold proof and brilliant uncirculated condition and in 1-ounce to 1/20-ounce versions. The lovable animal captured the hearts of many collectors and investors, some of whom had little or no interest in numismatics. Gold bullion coins got a big boost several years ago when China introduced the Panda. ![]() ![]() With the 500th anniversary fast approaching, some dealers and collectors are putting aside some of these pieces in anticipation of renewed interest and the possibility that a new commemorative will be issued. The Columbian coin was issued in conjunction with the Chicago World’s Fair, which was scheduled to open in 1892 to observe the 400th anniversary of Columbus’ discovery of America (actually some Caribbean islands). Of the three, only one is a coin, the World’s Columbian Exposition half dollar. How much are these coins worth?-D.H.O.Īnswer: You have a mixed bag, and they all seem to be circulated or at least worn. It is gold-colored and tarnished in areas with minute scratches in several places. The last is Independence Mall, United States Mint, Philadelphia, August 14, 1969. 4, 1913 Second Term 1917.” There are many large scratches all over this gold-colored coin. Another coin depicts Woodrow Wilson with the words “Inaugurated President of the United States Mar. ![]() Exposition was "well commemorated in metal." For Pax Dollar, see Part I, Louisiana Purchase Exposition-1904.Question: I have three coins-one is a Columbian half dollar of the World’s Columbian Exposition, 1893, Chicago, rather rubbed down. Medals: Official Medals below were struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds. generator, basis of future lighting and power first Ferris Wheel was equaled as attraction " Fair itself" was greatest single enterprise on grounds. Total exhibits exceeded 50,000 numerous Federal displays included Mint Exhibit.Ĭomment: Twelve major exhibition Palaces plus 200 other buildings brought "250 acres under roof," creating spectacular "White City." Neo-classic architecture gave "breadth, freedom and largeness of scale to all future planning and design of World's Fairs" influenced design of public buildings for decades Manufactures Building was "greatest on earth." Electricity was in infancy first exposition use for "lavish illumination." Among features were Edison's phonograph, linotype, Pullman cars initial showing of Westinghouse A. fully illustrate their resources, their industries and their progress in civilization." All states and territories and 50 foreign countries represented, 36 of former and 17 of latter erecting own buildings. Participants: President Harrison invited "all the nations of the earth to take sending such exhibits.as will most. 12, 1492) 125,000 present lunch served to 70,000! Officially opened by President Cleveland closed Nov. Rebuilt in limestone, by private gift of $5,000,000, it now is Museum of Science and Industry, called by many "a permanent World's Fair."ĭates, Attendance: "Dedication" Oct. Site: Almost 700 acres on shore of Lake Michigan, mainly Jackson Park, then barren area. ![]() Public subscribed to $10,000,000 stock and bonds of latter special city bond issue of $5,000,000 Federal grant of $5,000,000. Congressional Acts 1890 settled issue set up National Commission to work with World's Columbian Exposition (Company), chartered April 1890. When first suggested, rivalry among cities was keen, sometimes bitter. Organization: Our third largest exposition distinguished by direct Federal sponsorship similar to U.S. Purpose: To commemorate 400th anniversary of Discovery of America by Columbus and "to tell the story of the world's progress through those four centuries." ![]()
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