 The Front and Back view of the Canadian Centennial Medal The Canadian Centennial Medal is a commemorative medal struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1967. It was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada and was awarded to Canadians who were recommended by governments and associations for having provided valuable service to Canada. Royal Canadian Mint (Ottawa) Royal Canadian Mint (Winnipeg) The Royal Canadian Mint produces all of Canadas circulation coins, and manufactures circulation coins on behalf of other nations. ...
1967 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Canadian Confederation, or the Confederation of Canada, was the process that ultimately brought together a union among the provinces, colonies and territories of British North America to form a Dominion of the British Empire, which today is a federal nation state simply known as Canada. ...
As with other commemorative medals, to ensure that the recipients of this honour were representative of all Canadaians many bodys were included in the nomination process including all levels of government, national professional, educational and cultural organizations, military and protective services, veterans’ groups, sports associations, and philanthropic and charitable bodies.
29,500 medals were issued, of which 8,500 went to the Canadian Armed Forces.
The medal features The Royal Cypher EIIR surmounted by a crown is superimposed on a large single maple leaf. The inscription around the circumference reads CONFEDERATION · CANADA · CONFEDERATION with the word CANADA being at the top of the medal. Crown names several entities associated with monarchy: A crown (headgear), the headgear worn by a monarch. ...
Maple leaves in fall The maple leaf is a leaf of the maple tree and is a national symbol of Canada. ...
See Also
// National Orders Order of Canada Companion Officer Member Order of Military Merit Commander Officer Member Order of Merit of the Police Forces Commander Officer Member Royal Victorian Order Commander Lieutenant Member Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. ...
125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal The 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal is a commemorative medals struck by the Royal Canadian Mint celebrating the 125th aniversary of the Confederation of Canada. ...
External Links - Veterans Canada Website
- governor general's page
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