| Location | United States |
| Year | 1973 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 34.6 g |
| Diameter | 44.40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with inscription |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-134 |
| Obverse description | |
| Obverse lettering | THE RACE TO THE NORTH POLE TP 1909 |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse lettering | 1909 MAY 31 - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People organized; AUG. 5 - Payne-Aldrich Tariff Bill becomes law; SEP.-Robert E. Peary and Dr. Frederick A. Cook make separate announcements claiming that each was the first man to reach the North Pole. FM |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | (FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | 1973 FM - - 24 836 |
| Catalog ID | 8968022400 |
| Comments |
