The medal's obverse bears three galleons on top of cresting wave at right with sun at left. Around, VOYAGE TO THE NEW WORLD
The reverse bears a Yin/Yang design with one side patterned in a style reminiscent of Native American art. On these patterned strands, MEDAL / COLLECTORS / OF AMERICA; at bottom of design, · · · · · DISCOVER MORE · · · · · ; at bottom · 20 © 17 ·
This is the sixth annual membership medal issued by the Medal Collectors of America.
The circular medal measures 63.6mm in diameter and was struck in silver and bronze. The mintage is reported as 39 pieces in bronze and 24 pieces in silver.