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Medal - A Century of Progress British Columbia
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1971 |
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| Composition | Nickel |
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| Obverse description | The shield of the Coat of Arms of British Columbia in high relief at centre, depicting the Union Jack in the upper half and a setting sun over wavy lines in the lower half, with a small crown at the division point. The legend BRITISH COLUMBIA arcs along the upper periphery, CENTENNIAL along the lower periphery, and the centennial dates 1871 and 1971 flank the shield in the field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Three conjoined male busts in left-facing profile occupy the central field, representing a miner (wearing a helmet with lamp), a lumberjack, and a fisherman, symbolising British Columbia's primary industries. The legend A CENTURY OF PROGRESS arcs along the upper periphery with the dates 1871 - 1971 to the right, while the industry names MINING, LUMBERING, FISHING are inscribed in three lines in the lower left field. |
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