#85 • Golden Anniversary Medal for National Conference on State Parks, 1921-1971

Part of Silver & Coin Auction (timed auction by Fred Wilson Auction Service LLC)

High bid $20.00

Status: Sold

This commemorative medal honors the 50th anniversary of the National Conference on State Parks, held in 1971 in Des Moines, Iowa. The obverse features Stephen T. Mather, founder of the National Park Service, while the reverse displays a “50” emblem with a torch design alongside the anniversary dates, 1921–1971. Encased in a clear protective case, this medal stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of conservation and public park development in the United States.