1971 CNA Annual Convention
The eighteenth annual convention was held in Vancouver during British Columbia’s Centennial Year. The Vancouver Numismatic Society hosted the event from August 26 to August 28. All 159 guests at the banquet received a special silver medal commemorating the event.
The obverse of the Convention Medal shows the device of the C.N.A. at left and the device of the Vancouver Numismatic Society at the right. The reverse shows the early seal of British Columbia at the left and the arms of British Columbia at the right. The design for the reverse was based on a suggestion by Leslie C. Hill. The obverse was suggested by William E. Perry. The dies and medals were struck by Frank Sarson of Pressed Metal Products of Vancouver. Both dies are in the C.N.A. archives.
| Specifications | Medal | Special Edition Medal |
|---|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | CNA-18 | CNA-18A |
| Composition | Bronze | Silver |
| Finish | Antique | Antique |
| Weight | 22.3 grams | 22.6 grams |
| Shape | Circular | Circular |
| Diameter | 39.2 mm | 39.2 mm |
| Die Axis | Upright | Upright |
| Edge | Plain | Plain, stamped “STERLING”, serially numbered |
| Issue Price | $4.00 | $10.00 |
| Mintage | 427 | 121 |
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