Medals of American World's Fairs and Expositions

1939 Exposition Medal

The Medals of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition – San Francisco’s Historic Fair

Welcome to a retrospective view of the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, held at the brink of a world-changing decade. These medals not only served as tokens of attendance but also as enduring symbols of a world striving for unity and progress. The exposition’s theme of ‘Pageant of the Pacific’ is vividly captured in the medal’s intricate designs.

Featured Medal

Obverse and Reverse of the 1939 Exposition Medal1939 Tower Medal
Obverse: “The Tower of the Sun” | Reverse: “Golden Gate Bridge”

The medal showcased here reflects the grandeur of the ‘Tower of the Sun’ and the iconic Golden Gate Bridge, symbols of the exposition’s ambition and San Francisco’s enduring spirit.

Contribute to Our Collection

If you possess medals or memorabilia from the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition, we would love to hear from you. Your contributions are invaluable in creating a complete archive of this historic event. Please contact with details and images of your items by clicking the Privacy Policy link at  the bottom of this page.

The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition was a world’s fair held on San Francisco’s Treasure Island to celebrate the completion of two of the city’s iconic bridges. It was a showcase of innovation, culture, and the arts, set against the backdrop of the Pacific Rim.
History of the Exposition:
The 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition was a world’s fair held on San Francisco’s Treasure Island to celebrate the completion of two of the city’s iconic bridges. It was a showcase of innovation, culture, and the arts, set against the backdrop of the Pacific Rim. The fair aimed to promote peace and cross-cultural exchange on the brink of a world-changing decade, featuring the fine arts, technology advancements, and international pavilions.

Posted

in

by

admin

Tags: