The National Trust was the subject of the 1995 centenary medal.

The broad range of concerns that the National Trust has in its care is reflected in the images shown in the design of the medal. The design was the work of the renowned sculptor and medallist Ron Dutton.

Over the past one hundred years, the National Trust has grown into one of Europe's most active conservation organisation and today looks after some 250,000 hectares of beautiful countryside in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as over 780 miles of coast, Over 500 historic houses, castles, ancient monuments, gardens and parks and nature reserves.