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Medal - Hudson's Bay Company 300th Anniversary
| Location | Canada |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Thickness | 3.69 mm |
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| Obverse description | The armorial bearings of the Hudson's Bay Company in high relief at centre, featuring a shield supported by two elk, surmounted by a crown with a beaver, and a ribbon bearing the motto PRO PELLE CUTEM below. The founding year 1670 appears in large numerals beneath the arms. The circular legend HUDSON'S BAY COMPANY runs along the raised outer border. |
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| Reverse description | A detailed relief depiction of the ketch Nonsuch under full sail, shown from the starboard bow, with waves rendered below the hull. The vessel's name NONSUCH appears in the field to the right of the rigging. The circular legend COMPAGNIE DE LA BAIE D'HUDSON runs along the raised outer border. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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