A medallic commemoration of the 1964 New York Word's Fair. This project concept connects the 1939 and the 1964 New York World's Fairs, both having been sited in Flushing Meadows, New York. It was commissioned by the New York Numismatic Club, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of it's founding in concordance with the 75th and 50th anniversaries of both New York World's Fairs. The concept and design is the work of Joel Iskowitz, with the artist's mark, JI, appearing on the lower left of the field. Sculpted in bas relief by Luigi Badia with, LB, seen on lower right.

The New York Numismatic Club is the preeminent numismatic club in America having been founded in 1908. It has been true to it's motto" An Island of Civility" for over 100 years with a membership of eminent scholars, historians, connoisseurs, collectors and artists.The club has held it's it's monthly meetings continuously, uninterrupted by two World Wars and the events of 911.