2015 Canada 100th Anniversary of In Flanders Fields Limited Edition Proof Silver Dollar

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CA $120.00
Limited Edition Proof Silver Dollar
2015 Canada 100th Anniversary of In Flanders Fields Limited Edition Proof Silver Dollar

The year 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the poem In Flanders Fields, which was written by Canadian physician Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae amid the horrors of the Second Battle of Ypres in May 1915. Through his hauntingly poignant poem, McCrae succeeded in giving a voice to the 60,000 Canadians who would lose their lives in the First World War, and ignited an international effort to keep their legacy alive. To mark this anniversary, this fine silver coin is a solemn remembrance of those who bravely served their country abroad in a time of war - lest we forget.
Specifications:
Item Number: 145850
Composition: 99.99% pure silver with enamel
Mintage: 10,000
Weight (g): 23.17
Diameter (mm): 36
Face Value: $1
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Tony Bianco (reverse), Sir E.B. MacKennal (obverse)

Special Features:
• A poignant commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Canadian John McCrae's famous poem, which is often quoted or recited during annual remembrance ceremonies in many countries.
• The poem served as the inspiration behind the adoption of the poppy as a widely recognized memorial symbol, making this coin a fitting tribute to the brave Canadians who served their country in times of war - not only in the First World War, but in other conflicts that followed.
• Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, with a limited mintage of just 10,000 coins worldwide.
• A striking collectible for commemorators, and a prestigious addition to any Canadian military- or history-themed collection.
• A symbolic gift for those in the military, or as a tribute to loved ones who were lost at war.

Packaging:
Maroon clamshell with custom beauty box
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