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October 1893 World's Fair Station Chicago postmark on cover, 4c
Columbian issue stamp on 10c Columbian postal stationery entire
imprinted with coin design
The
first commemorative series of United States stamps was issued in conjunction with the World's Columbian Exposition held in
Chicago. Sixteen denominations were included. Above is a souvenir cover prepared by J. A. Pierce at the fair.
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1893
World's Columbian Exposition Chicago Half Dollar
The
first commemorative silver coin of the United States was the Columbian
half dollar released the same day as the stamp set on January 1, 1893.
The half dollar was sold as a souvenir for $1.00 each at the fair and
remainders were later released at face value.
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