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Country: Canada
Type: Medals / Commemoration Tokens
Years: 1967
Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
Currency: Souvenir Tokens
Mintage: unknown
Grade: XF+
Composition: Brass
Weight: 11.7 g
Diameter: 31.8 mm
Thickness: 2 mm
Shape: Round
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
References: X# M1
Commemoration Centenary of the Canadian Confederation 1867-1967.
Obverse:
Crowned shield of the royal symbols of Great Britain and France (the three royal lions of England, the royal lion of Scotland, the royal fleurs-de-lis of France and the royal Irish harp of Tara. On the bottom portion of the shield is a sprig of three Canadian maple leaves representative of Canadians of all origins).
Lettering: CANADA.
Reverse:
Stylized maple leaf, legend with dates around in english and french language.
Lettering:
- CONFEDERATION - 1867 - CONFÉDÉRATION - 1967
Edge:
Smooth.
Comment:
Schoolchildren across the nation were given a brass or pewter token in class.
The sterling silver medal was issued in the 1867-1967 Centennial Presentation Set.
https://www.coinsandcanada.com/tokens-medals-misc.php?title=confederation-canada-1867-1967&id=266
Reference : X# M1
Source : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3...
Collection : Canada - Monnaies et Tokens