Medal - John G. Diefenbaker 80th Birthday
1975 year| - | 20.14 g | 35 mm |
| Location | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Personality medals › Birth medals |
| Year | 1975 |
| Weight | 20.14 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 3.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#420421 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lettering with six maple leaves around border. Cursive lettering at centre.
Scripts: Latin, Latin (cursive)
Lettering:
THE RIGHT HONOURABLE JOHN G. DIEFENBAKER
1975
80 years a great Canadian
THE ALBERTA MINT
Comment
From accompanying placard:
The Right Honourable John G. Diefenbaker P.C., Q.C., M.P.
Canada's 18th Prime Minister
He was born Sept. 18th, 1895 in Grey County, Ontario. At an early age his family homesteaded near Borden, Saskatchewan, where his father taught school. Educated at the University of Saskatchewan. He was first elected a member of federal parliament in 1940. He became Progressive Conservative Party Leader in 1956 and was sworn into office as Prime Minister of Canada in June, 1957.
This commemorative coin was struck in honour of his 80th birthday, Sept. 18th, 1975.
“80 years a Great Canadian”
