Marineland Antibes golden penguin token medal rare vintage souvenir
AFW - Antique France Worldwide
Description
This souvenir token or medal features a brilliant gold finish and a perfectly circular shape. On the visible side, the relief highlights two stylized penguins, standing on a rocky base. The entire visual is surrounded by a smooth, well-defined border.
Around the scene, a legible embossed inscription reads: "Marineland ANTIBES". The lettering is regular and well-centered, indicating a careful strike typical of modern tourist or commemorative tokens. No vintage year is visible on this side.
The object's surface displays a uniform gold appearance, without oxidation or significant patination, suggesting proper conservation. No chips, deep scratches, or major alterations are visible on the photographed side. The reverse, not visible, is not described.
This type of medal is frequently offered as a souvenir at the entrance to iconic tourist sites. The animal representation, focused here on penguins, directly evokes the identity of Marineland Antibes park, renowned for its shows and marine fauna.
The piece features fine engraving, typical of French tourist token or medal productions from the late 20th century to today. The general style and gilding suggest contemporary manufacturing, probably after the 1990s.
Condition
Used item, sold as is. The visible side has a very good appearance, with no apparent major defects.
Did you know? Marineland d'Antibes, inaugurated in 1970, is one of the largest marine parks in Europe. It is renowned for its shows featuring orcas, dolphins, and sea lions, but also for its areas dedicated to seabirds like penguins, emblematic animals of the park.
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