Which medal commemorated Canada's 100th anniversary of Confederation?

The Canadian Centennial Medal commemorated Canada’s 100th anniversary of Confederation. It was created for the 1967 centennial, marking the union established in 1867.

The medal was struck by the Royal Canadian Mint and first awarded on July 1, 1967. It recognized Canadians who had provided valuable service, with nominees coming from government, community, professional, cultural, sporting, military, and charitable organizations.

About 29,500 medals were issued, including approximately 8,500 to Canadian Forces personnel. Its design used a maple leaf and the dates 1867 and 1967, making its centennial purpose explicit.

It is sometimes confused with the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal, which commemorated 1992, or with jubilee medals connected to a monarch’s reign. The Canadian Centennial Medal was specifically tied to Confederation’s 100th anniversary.