Texas Centennial Exposition Lucky Penny - 1936 Dallas Indian, Big 2.25" Diameter

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This is a great collectible souvenir from the Texas Centennial Exposition of 1936. This expo was held in Dallas, Texas to commemorate the state's 100 years of independence. The token measures 2-1/4 inches in diameter. There were several different variations of the "lucky penny" issued for this event. This one shows an Indian head on one side and a globe with flags on the obverse. The token has a gold-tone to it and shows some wear at the edge, including some loss of tone. Made of some type of non-ferrous metal. The Texas Centennial was a celebration to commemorate one hundred years of independence in Texas, on the anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Texas in 1835. Officially observed in 1936, festivities included events all over the state beginning in 1935. A Texas Centennial Commission was established to choose a location and discuss finances for the celebration. The committee selected Dallas, a location that could provide the most funding for the Central Centennial Exposition. This event ran from June 6, 1936, to November 29, 1936, and presented buildings, exhibits, displays, and other projects devoted to two subjects: history and progress. The exposition cost approximately ,000,000 and was noted for being the first fair held in the Southwest as well as the first fair
in the world to have an exhibit specially focusing on African Americans. The Central Centennial Exposition drew so much attention that it re-opened for a short time in 1937. (Wikipedia) CONDITION: FAIR - GOOD (wear and loss of gold tone color around edge of token, age patina visible).
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