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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Nathan401, post: 3345131, member: 77976&quot;]In 1892 a giant World Fair called the Columbian Exposition was held in Chicago. I believe the US Mint had the idea of striking these 50 cent “Commemorative” pieces as souvenirs, and sell them at the Expo for 1 Dollar. The hope being that the revenue created could help alleviate some of the soaring costs of holding such a large event. Ticket sales to get into the Expo was another way.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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