Ultra Rare Engelhard Baker 1939 Worlds Fair 1 oz Platinum Round Coin

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Ultra Rare Engelhard Baker 1939 Worlds Fair 1 oz Platinum Round Coin
Details: From our private collection - We are very happy to present this ultra rare 1oz platinum from the mines in Canada made specifically for Baker & Co who were exhibitors at the 1939 World's Fair - these were issued in (4) sizes 1/2, 1, 5 and 10 ounce, there was only one run done 1939 - there is no 1940 issue.
According to 1963 book "So Called Dollars" Baker stated that the the majority of the medals were eventually returned for a refund and melted down .
Incidently Baker & Co. Inc joined forces and became Baker Platinum Division of Engelhard Industries - which of course was the company that manufactured these, their logo is prominently displayed in the center of the round on one side
Very few have found their way onto the open market today -simply because they are just not out there, with the outbreak of WWII the remaining items were sold and melted during this difficult time.
This is a piece that crosses over different collectible areas, I have owned and still own, some of the rarest Engelhard bars made, this is rarer than all those by a long shot, it is just not recognized yet by many people.
The handful of auctions that are known (approx 3!) the piece was "played down" simply because they did not know much about it - subsequent research has unveiled new details - I suspect this will be one of the uber collectibles of Precious Metals Bar/ Englehard Collectors.
Size: Approx 22mm in diameter
Metal: Platinum
Manufacturer: Engelhard inc
Retailer: Baker
Weight: 1 Ounce Troy
Condition: Normal marks from age use and storage - please enlarge all photographs and if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
.**Please review the photos carefully; the coin photographed is the actual coin the purchaser will receive.
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