ONTARIO Ottawa Canadian Numismatic Association 1955 39.2mm bronze medal 23.65 grams by Pritchard & Andrews (CNA-2A)

The 2nd annual convention of the CNA took place on September 5th and 6th at the Canadian National Chateau Laurier (now Fairmont). Design was by Pritchard and Andrews Staff. The mintage of bronze medals was 208 pieces. Unfortunately the medals were struck from clashed dies and a cracked obverse die.

Obverse: the old arms of the City of Ottawa, CITY OF OTTAWA / ADVANCE

Reverse: CANADIAN NUMISMATIC ASSOCIATION / CHAPTER NO.1 / OTTAWA / HOST TO / CONVENTION / SEPT. 7 & 8 / 1955