1955 CNA Annual Convention
The second CNA Convention was held at Ottawa’s Chateau Laurier Hotel on September 5 and 6, 1955. The guest speaker was A.P. Williams, the Master of the Royal Canadian Mint. Pritchard-Andrews Co., based out of Ottawa, struck the medal. The obverse die featured the old arms from the City of Ottawa and had been previously used by Pritchard-Andrews for various commemorative medals. Pritchard-Andrews retained the design once more for the CNA’s medal. The reverse die has been lost but featured the wording: “Canadian Numismatic Association – Chapter No. 1 - Ottawa Host to Convention – Sept 7 & 8, 1955.” Regrettably, the medals were struck from clashed dies and a cracked obverse die.
| Specifications | Medal |
|---|---|
| Catalogue No. | CNA-2 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Finish | Bright |
| Weight | 23.4 grams |
| Shape | Circular |
| Diameter | 39.2 mm |
| Die Axis | Upright |
| Edge | Plain |
| Issue Price | $1.00 |
| Mintage | 208 |
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