1939-40 NY HK-494 New York World’s Fair SC$1 NGC MS 62 PL

CVC & Collectables presents the 1939–40 New York World’s Fair so-called dollar, cataloged as HK-494. Struck in white metal, this medal commemorated the iconic exposition that showcased modern innovation and the promise of “The World of Tomorrow.” Certified NGC MS 62 Prooflike, this example boasts reflective fields and crisp detail.

Medal Highlights:

• Event: New York World’s Fair
• Date: 1939–1940
• Denomination: So-Called Dollar
• Catalog Reference: HK-494
• Composition: White Metal
• Grade: NGC MS 62 PL (Prooflike)
• Obverse Design: Trylon and Perisphere, the fair’s central symbols, with inscriptions referencing the New York World’s Fair
• Reverse Design: Ornate inscriptions and motifs celebrating the exposition
• Edge: Plain

Collectibility:

So-called dollars from the 1939–40 Fair remain among the most popular exonumia issues. This NGC MS 62 PL example offers eye-catching prooflike surfaces and strong preservation, making it an ideal piece for collectors of World’s Fair memorabilia and so-called dollars. Find more alike here!