NGC Certifies Gold Medal Struck for 1970 Brazilian Soccer Team

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The rare medal celebrates Brazil's historic World Cup win, the first time any team had won three World Cups. Read More

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"The medal is believed to be one of only about 20 that were issued, and is struck in 21-karat gold, which is common for Mexico issues. These medals were created for members of the victorious Brazil team, and they are rarely offered for sale." 

So say the players may be about 70 years of age or older, assuming they were at least 20 yrs. young when playing, conservatively speaking and with respect to age and Family, that may mean at least some of the 20 estimated medals struck could be coming to market as Families inherent these treasures...? It is also possible some may have been melted but the sport is so popular there I doubt it....any thoughts???