The medal's obverse bears a Native American in feather headdress, facing left. Around top, LUCKY PENNY
The reverse bears historic view of Fort Dearborn. Under building, FORT DEARBORN; around, A CENTURY OF PROGRESS / 1833 - CHICAGO - 1933
The circular medal measures 56.6mm in diameter and was struck in on copper-plated base metal. No mintage is reported.