1917, Bohemia. Silver "Prague Chamber of Commerce" Medal. PCGS SP-62!
Mint Year: 1917 Medallist: J. Myslbek Condition: Certified and graded by PCGS as SP-62! Denomination: Medal - Chamber of Commerce & Industry of Prague. Weight: ca. 64gm Diameter: 50mm Material: Silver
Obverse: Draped bust of Mercury, wearing a winged helmet right. Legend: OBCHODNI . A . ZIVNOSTENSKA . KOMORA . V . PRAZE Translated: ("Chamber of commerce and industry in Prague.")
Reverse: A child, hugging a tankard and holding a hammer and engraving tool.
A chamber of commerce, or board of trade, is a form of business network. For example, a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community. Local businesses are members, and they elect a board of directors or executive council to set policy for the chamber. The board or council then hires a President, CEO, or Executive Director, plus staffing appropriate to size, to run the organization.
A chamber of commerce may be a voluntary or a mandatory association of business firms belonging to different trades and industries. They serve as spokespeople and representatives of a business community. They differ from country to country.