1968 CNA Annual Convention
The fifteenth annual convention was held in Calgary, Alberta. The Calgary Coin Association hosted the event. The dates of the event were from July 15 to July 17 at the Hotel Palliser. The obverse depicts an Indian on horseback, shooting a buffalo with a bow and arrow. The scene was adapted from a painting by Paul Kane from 1849. The reverse depicts a racing chuckwagon which was designed by D.M. Stewart and Doug Van Galen. Canadian Artistic Dies of Sherbrooke cut the dies and produced the medals.
| Specifications | Medal | Special Edition Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | CNA-15 | CNA-15A |
| Composition | Bronze | Silver |
| Finish | Antique | Antique |
| Weight | 32.7 grams | 27.9 grams |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Diameter | 38.8 mm | 38.8 mm |
| Die Axis | Upright | Upright |
| Edge | Plain | Plain |
| Issue Price | $3.50 | N/A |
| Mintage | 1000 | 40 |
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