1976 Concorde's First Flight

Obverse of 1976 Concorde Medallion

Reverse of 1976 Concorde Medallion

1976 Concorde Medallion in Presentation Box

1976 Concorde Medallion Certificate

Concordski
Interestingly, the Russians built a competitor to Concord, the Tupolev T144, popularly known as Concordski. It was built using plans stolen from the French, had its first flight two months before Concorde, but had a bad safety record, and finished operating in 1985. Many people have already forgotten it.

Concorde Collectability
The demand for Concorde memorabilia seems to have grown recently with the announcement of Concorde's retirement. Perhaps many people who have flown Concorde wish to have a lasting souvenir, and those who have never flown Concorde, and now will never get the opportunity again, also wish to own a piece of aviation history. Who knows when supersonic passenger travel will next be available?

Obverse
The obverse shows Concorde flying over the White House in Washington D.C., with the inscription.
TO COMMEMORATE THE FIRST SCHEDULED PASSENGER SERVICE
CONCORDE
JAN 21ST 1976

Reverse
The reverse shows the American eagle taking off clutching laurel wreaths, with two flags in the background. There is no inscription except for the date 1976

Specifications

Date	Description	Diameter	Weight	Alloy	AMW
1976	Concorde	38.50	52.48	0.999	1.69

Notes
Diameter = Diameter in millimetres.
Weight = Gross weight in grams.
Alloy = Platinum parts per thousand
AMW = Fine platinum content in troy ounces.

Certificate
The medallion is in a leatherette box, with a certificate from the Pobjoy Mint, stating it to be the official Concorde Crownmedal, and one of only 50 issued in solid platinum.
There were also 2,500 issued in 22 ct gold on sterling silver, and 3,500 in solid sterling silver.

Price & Availability

Description	Availability	Price £	Price $	Price €
1976 Official Concorde Medallion	Yes	£2415	$3795	€Ask

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