1968 HemisFair Silver – 250th Anniversary of San Antonio, Texas
A stylized hand holding the HemisFair emblem, symbolizing cooperation and the meeting of cultures. Legend: "HEMISFAIR 68"
A dove perched with wings extended, holding a ribbon, symbolizing peace and celebration. Legend: "250th ANNIVERSARY - SAN ANTONIO TEXAS", Many examples display a small "P" mintmark, identifying the Philadelphia Mint.
Official U.S. Mint Commemorative Medal
Overview
1968 San Antonio HemisFair Medal is a commemorative issue marking the HemisFair ’68 international exposition and the 250th anniversary of the founding of San Antonio, Texas. To mark this milestone, the United States Mint produced an official commemorative medal, struck at the Philadelphia Mint, featuring modernist artwork symbolic of unity, peace, and cultural convergence.
These medals represent one of the most important Texas-related U.S. Mint medal issues of the 20th century.
Historical Significance
HemisFair ’68 permanently reshaped downtown San Antonio and left lasting landmarks such as the Tower of the Americas and modern Hemisfair Park. These medals serve as tangible artifacts of Texas’ only officially recognized World’s Fair.
