Boston 2026 show medal unveiled

By Linn’s Staff

The official show medal for the Boston 2026 World Expo has been unveiled, with sponsorship provided by the Spellman Museum of Stamps and Postal History in Weston, Mass.

The three-inch square medal weighs 4.5 ounces and features the Boston 2026 logo on one side and an image of Paul Revere on his well-known midnight ride on the other. The design reflects the exhibition’s broader theme marking the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.

David Ball, Boston 2026 awards chair and security manager, coordinated the design and production of the medal. Ball approached designer Aija Pince, a British expatriate living in Riga, Latvia, after seeing her work for Latvia’s PhilLat26 international exhibition.

After considering several design concepts tied to Boston and the surrounding region, the pair selected Paul Revere as the figure most closely associated with the period being commemorated. The show logo, created by U.S. stamp designer Richard Sheaff, appears on the reverse.

Production of the medal was awarded to the Monterey Company, Inc. of Bend, Ore. The firm was selected for its ability to reproduce perforations along the medal’s edges, a feature intended to echo philatelic design. The die-cast base metal medals are buffed, plated with precious metal, and antiqued. Several finishes will be produced, with a total mintage of 1,300. For more information, visit the company’s website, https://montereycompany.com.

The Spellman Museum (https://spellmanmuseum.org) showcases American and international philately and has been promoting philately since 1963. Open year-round, it offers exhibits, programs, and events celebrating stamp collecting and postal heritage.

Additional show details and instructions to sign up for email updates can be found at www.boston2026.org and via the expo’s Facebook, X and Instagram pages.

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