Medal - Medallic History of Canada (Leduc Well No. 1) ND
| Silver (.925) | 11 g | 32 mm |
| Location | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 11 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#429249 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE CANADIAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
LA SOCIÉTÉ HISTORIQUE DU CANADA
1922
LEDUC WELL NO 1.
DÉCOUVERTE DU PREMIER
PUITS DE PÉTROLE
AU CANADA
(Franklin Mint Mark)
Edge
Plain with text
Lettering: STERLING, C, Franklin Mint Mark, 82, P
Comment
BRONZE and STERLING editions were produced for The Canadian Historical Association. 100 in a complete set. Issued by Franklin Mint Canada.
Leduc No. 1 was a major crude oil discovery made near Leduc, Alberta, Canada, on February 13, 1947. It provided the geological key to Alberta's most prolific conventional oil reserves and resulted in a boom in petroleum exploration and development across Western Canada. The discovery transformed the Alberta economy; oil and gas supplanted farming as the primary industry and resulted in the province becoming one of the richest in the country. Nationally, the discovery allowed Canada to become self-sufficient within a decade and ultimately a major exporter of oil.
