So Much Nicer Than I Ever Thought
5
The coin looks so good when put in my collection. The theme was nicely expressed with the fellow headed away and into the future.
Silveralder
Edmonton, Alberta
1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coin - The Mobilisation of our Nation (2014)
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the First World War
On October 3, 1914, the largest single movement of Canadians during the First World War—the largest convoy ever to cross the Atlantic to that point—set sail. Canada's response to Britain's declaration of war had been swift and enthusiastic, with recruits quickly swelling the nation's standing army of 3,110 to more than 30,000.
Tens of thousands of fathers, sons, husbands and brothers made their way up roped gangways to steel ships that would take them, along with 7,000 horses and critical munitions and supplies, to England.
Trains also played an essential role in Canada's mobilisation as they brought soldiers across the continent to the new training camp in Valcartier near the city of Québec, or delivered them to the Port of Halifax, where they would head out to sea. Over the course of the war, more than 650,000 men made that voyage. Sadly, more than 66,000 never returned home.
A touching commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the First World War.
Special features:
• Your coin is a reverential and affordable way to commemorate a seminal moment in Canadian history, putting our nation at the forefront of the allied offense.
• The design commemorates the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the First World War, and is a heartfelt tribute to those who served as part of the First Contingent of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
• Your coin's design offers a unique perspective that immerses you in the scene, much as it unfolded in October 1914. A rear view of the soldier creates the impression that you are next in line to board the same ship, which would bring him across the Atlantic Ocean and closer to the front lines on the European continent.
• Your coin is 99.99% pure silver (GST/HST exempt) with a limited worldwide mintage.
Design:
Your coin was designed by Canadian artist Maskull Lasserre, and features a rear view of a Canadian soldier as he embarks on a ship bound for England. The chill of the October air does little to slow our soldier's confident pace, as he makes his way up the roped gangway and onto the steel ship with his equipment and rifle. Many more would board these ships, which would transport the First Canadian Contingent to Plymouth in October 1914.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with custom beauty box.
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Specifications
- No.129457
- Mintage 40,000
- Compositionfine silver (99.99% pure)
- Finishmatte proof
- Weight (g) 15.87
- Diameter (mm) 34
- Edgeserrated
- Certificateserialized
- Face value10 dollars
- ArtistMaskull Lasserre (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Reviews
Brave Soldier
4
Coin depiction of brave CEF soldier is a reminder of sacrificed lives given for freedom for all future generations. Excellent tribute(2ND OF SET OF 3) from RCM.
Thankful Canadian
Toronto, ON.
Beautiful Canadian Coin
5
The coin displays are part of our history and our commitment to world peace.
Gramps
Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba
Beautiful Commemorative
5
Christmas Gift for my Teenage Grandson who is a War buff. Will be adding other coins to his Memorabilia Collection.
Granny
Ontario, Canada
Respectful tribute to those who served.
4
The coin has a great look in hand, much better than artist's rendering on the RCM web site. The varying levels of frost on the matte proof coin make for a very attractive appearance. It's a testament to what can be done to enhance a "traditional" coin without resorting to adding colour or embedding crystals. I also purchased the RCM's WWI commemorative silver dollar. I like the common "mobilisation" theme shared by the two coins â they look great together. I believe the pair to be a nice way of remembering and paying tribute to those who answered the call 100 years ago.
Commem Collector
NC, USA
Great coin
4
This coin, like so many on mint.ca, is nicer in hand than in the illustrations available here. Excellent commemorative and a great place to start collection coins celebrating the 100th anniversary of WWI - expect the mint to be commemorating the 100th anniversary of events during the war over the next four years. The only awkward aspect of this coin is the fact that the subject has his back to the viewer, but this perspective really conveys the sense of heading off to war - leaving all he knows behind - as he boards his ship for Europe.
JVP
Toronto
A true Tribute to all Military
5
Seeing anything from modern time military holds a special place in my collections. most coins that involve modern military diplay the battles of war. It's refreshing to see a more behind the scene display of military involvement.
Trainmaster
Levittown, PA
A Historic Event
5
We collect historical coins, so this is a great addition to our collection.
BJ
Burlington, ON
Outstanding Presentation
4
As a "collector south of your border," I was most interested in the coin as a historical military item from your country.
Old Soldier
Fairfield, CA
Interesting Shading
4
This was a nice pickup on site. Great price point for those younger wanting a good piece in starting collection. Goes well with my other military coins.
Jaws
Trenton, Ontario
1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coin - The Mobilisation of our Nation (2014)
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