Medals of American Expositions & World Fairs
Welcome to American Expositions & World’s Fair Medals, the premier online destination dedicated to the award medals, official medals, souvenir medals, badges, pins, tokens, and prize medals from America’s grand expositions and world fairs.
Medals: The Artifacts of Achievement Each exposition produced a series of medals that today stand as artifacts of human accomplishment. The Award Medals, in particular, are coveted pieces that recognized excellence and innovation across various disciplines. They represent the pinnacle of success for the participants and are a focal point for collectors and historians alike.
American World Fairs and Expositions (chronologically listed)
Explore medals from US World Fairs and Expositions: Click the links below to discover examples of award, official and souvenir medals from each event.
- 1853, International Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations, New York
- 1876, Centennial Exposition, Philadelphia
- 1884 World’s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition, New Orleans
- 1893, World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago
- 1895, Cotton States and International Exposition, Atlanta
- 1897, Tennessee Centennial Exposition, Nashville
- 1898, Trans Mississippi & International Exposition, Omaha
- 1901, Pan-American Exposition, Buffalo
- 1901-1902, Interstate and West Indian Exposition, Charleston
- 1904, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis
- 1905, Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition, Portland
- 1907, Jamestown Ter-Centennial Exposition, Norfolk
- 1909, Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, Seattle
- 1915, Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco
- 1915, Panama-California Exposition, San Diego
- 1926, Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition, Philadelphia
- 1933, Century of Progress Exposition, Chicago
- 1939, Golden Gate International Exposition, San Francisco
- 1939-1940, New York World’s Fair, New York
- 1962, Seattle World’s Fair (Century 21 Exposition), Seattle
- 1964-1965, New York World’s Fair, New York
- 1968, HemisFair ’68, San Antonio
- 1982, Knoxville International Energy Exposition (1982 World’s Fair), Knoxville
- 1984, Louisiana World Exposition, New Orleans
- International Expositions -London – Paris
- US Regional – 1881 International Cotton Exposition – Atlanta
- US Regional – 1887 Piedmont Exposition – Atlanta
Exposition Medals
Each exposition produced a series of medals that today stand as artifacts of human accomplishment. The Award Medals, in particular, are coveted pieces that recognized excellence and innovation across various disciplines. They represent the pinnacle of success for the participants and are a focal point for collectors and historians alike. Official medals served as a formal commemoration from the exposition organizers, and souvenir medals offered visitors a personal piece of history to take home.
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1876 Centennial Exposition Medals – Philadelphia World’s Fair Awards
Explore the prestigious 1876 Centennial Exposition medals awarded at Philadelphia’s historic world’s fair. Discover the artistry and heritage of these bronze awards commemorating America’s 100th anniversary.
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1884 New Orleans World’s Fair Medals – Industrial & Cotton Exposition Collectibles
Delve into the numismatic history of the 1884 New Orleans World’s Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition with our curated selection of medals. Discover the intricate designs and rich heritage of these collectible pieces from one of the most notable events of the 19th century
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1915 San Diego Panama-California Exposition Medals
Award medals of the 1915 San Diego exposition also called he Panama-California Exposition
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1915 San Francisco Panama-Pacific International Exposition Medals
Medals of the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition held in San Francisco CA. Awards medals, official medals, souvenir medals
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Medals 1887 Piedmont Exposition Atlanta GA
Explore the legacy of Atlanta’s 1887 Piedmont Exposition through our collection of award and commemorative medals. Grover Cleveland medals.
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The Medals of 1881 Atlanta International Cotton Exposition
The 1881 Atlanta International Cotton Exposition was a significant event in the history of the American South, and the medals that were awarded during the exposition were intended to commemorate the occasion. However, despite extensive research and numerous excavations, no actual medals from the event have ever been found. In this blog post, we explore…
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1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition Medals
Discover the art and history of the medals awarded at the 1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. Explore the legacy of Portland’s monumental event through its commemorative medals.
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The Medals of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition – San Francisco’s Historic Fair
Discover the legacy of the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition through the stunning medallions awarded in Chicago. Explore the art, history, and stories behind these cherished numismatic treasures
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1926 Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition at Philadelphia
Discover our curated collection of 1926 exposition medals, a treasure trove of authentic memorabilia from the Roaring Twenties. Dive into the history and craftsmanship of these unique collectibles, ideal for historians and collectors alike.
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MASSONNET MEDALS COLLECTION of Robert Fowler
Welcome to the Massonnet Medals Collection, a tribute to the exquisite artistry of the renowned French medal designer, Ferdinand Massonnet. Celebrated for his exceptional craftsmanship and creative ingenuity, Massonnet’s work represents a unique fusion of history and artistry. Born in France in the early 19th century, Massonnet was a visionary in the world of commemorative…
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Georgia Medals Coins and Tokens
Dive into the captivating world of Georgia Medals! Our latest blog post explores the intriguing collection of historical coins and tokens that paint a vivid picture of Georgia’s rich heritage. From the storied Cotton States Exposition medals to rare, collectible tokens, each piece tells a unique story of the past. Join us in uncovering the…
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Medals of 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition
Collection of award medals of the 1909 Alaska Yukon Pacific exposition in Seattle WA. Plus official medal