© United States Mint
© United States Mint
Medal - Yosemite National Park Centennial ND
1990 year| Gilding metal (90% CU 10% Zinc) | 25.75 g | 76.2 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1990 |
| Composition | Gilding metal (90% CU 10% Zinc) |
| Weight | 25.75 g |
| Diameter | 76.2 mm |
| Thickness | 2.84 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#270562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Quote above trees and National Park Service emblem. Half dome in a park scene.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
"Climb the mountains
and get their good tidings"
John Muir
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CENTENNIAL
*ACT OF CONGRESS* 1990
Designer: Chester Y. Martin
Edge
Plain
Comment
These Medal were produced with several different finishes on them. Mosty with an antiquing finish also appliedttps://catalog.usmint.gov/yosemite-national-park-centennial-bronze-medal-3-inch-958.html?cgid=bicentennial-centennial-medals
https://vault.sierraclub.org/john_muir_exhibit/collectibles/usmint_yose_centennial.aspx
