How much is the1959 oregon centennial coin worth ?

Answer 1

The Oregon Centennial "coin" that you have was a type of trade token(also known as a "So-Called Dollar") issued during the 1959 Oregon Centennial. Many localities sold them as a fundraiser to finance their Centennial celebrations. The tokens range in size from 32 to 40 millimeters in diameter and different metal compositions were used by the manufacturer of the tokens, with each locality had the option of which type or types of metal composition to use in production. Some localities created limited versions using different metals than their standard versions. These different versions were used as awards, gifts, or special mementos for dignitaries. I have seen them on sale online for about $15 each in mint condition.

Answer 2

I have no idea what the people above are talking about. You have a medal not a coin. No commemorative coins were issued by the mint in 1959. Most are made of non precious metals such as copper, bronze and to look like silver, copper/nickel. Not to say sometimes the group issuing the medals don't make a few in silver and rarely gold. Most state centennial medals sell for $2-$20 depending on metal, condition, rarity and size. You might do a search and find out more about it. I think I saw one on Yahoo auctions, but don't remember what the beginning bid was. I think I skipped it, for it was more than I thought it was worth. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

in the best conditions, this coin can sell for 80-100$. your coin is probably not in the best of conditions. i found that most auctions of this coin were of decent to quite good conditions, and were selling for 20-30$. yours, even if not is all that decent of condition, might sell for about this much on ebay, but if you sell to a dealer, you should expect a little less.

Answer 4

If you sell to a dealer you will probably get melt value, but if you auctioned it off you might get more.