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Special Edition Silver Dollar - The 60th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement (2013)
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closeOne of only three silver dollar coins offered by the Mint in 2013!
When the war broke out in Korea in 1950, most nations were still struggling to recover from the end of the Second World War. However, Canada was able to mobilize almost 30,000 land, sea and air forces to defend sovereignty of the Republic of Korea. Although Canada represented a small portion of the total international force, its contribution was a larger proportion of its population than that of most other nations. On July 27, 1953, as a result of the allies' involvement in the war, officials signed an armistice agreement that brought the three-year combat in Korea to an end.
This one-dollar silver coin is a near exact reproduction of the original Korea Medal that was awarded to all Commonwealth forces at the end of the war. An ideal tribute to the efforts of Canadian veterans, this coin is sure to be popular: so order yours today!
Special features
• The obverse also features the same effigy that appeared on the original medal; the 1953 portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Mary Gillick, which was also in use on Canadian coins in this time period.
• A near-exact reproduction of the Canadian Korea Medal, beautifully crafted in 99.99% fine silver.
• Coin features five modern finishing techniques, giving this well-known medal new lustre and definition.
• The Royal Canadian Mint will make a $10 donation from the sale of each coin to Korean Veteran causes!
• No taxes: GST and HST exempt.
• Limited mintage of 10,000 coins worldwide.
Design
Your coin features Edward Carter Preston's original design of Hercules, feted warrior of Roman mythology, slaying the indomitable hydra-headed monster. This picture is an allegory for the perilous struggles of war, and a tribute to those who freely go to battle. The original engraving of "KOREA" on the medal has been expanded to include "CORÉE," reflecting Canada's official status as a bilingual nation.
The obverse features the same effigy that appeared on the original medal: Mary Gillick's 1953 portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, which was in use on Canadian coins in this time period.
Packaging
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case lined with black flock and protected by a customized beauty box.
To celebrate the Canadians who contributed to this significant chapter of Korean history, the Royal Canadian Mint will make a $10 donation from the sale of each coin to Korean Veteran causes. A thoughtful gift for history and military collectors, it is also a fine addition to any silver dollar collection. Order your coin now!
Specifications
- No.124118
- Mintage 10,000
- Composition99.99% fine silver
- Finishproof
- Weight (g) 23.17
- Diameter (mm) 36.07
- Edgeserrated
- Certificateserialized
- Face value1 dollar
- ArtistOriginal medal by Edward Carter Preston (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
Reviews
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Pros
- Detailed (7)
- Authentic (5)
- Mint condition (4)
- Displays well (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby (8)
- Memorabilia (6)
- Adults (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Collector (8), Grandparent (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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Reviewed by 9 customers
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They are BEAUTIFUL
By Ralph M
from Rochester, New York
About Me Education Oriented, Grandparent, Parent of Two or More Children
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Mint Condition
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Memorabilia
Comments about Special Edition Silver Dollar - The 60th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement (2013):
Collection
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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In honor of Korean War Vets
By pawpawjm
from Kerrville, TX USA
About Me Collector, Grandparent
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Memorabilia
Comments about Special Edition Silver Dollar - The 60th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement (2013):
Canada strikes beautiful, timely coins and this one is no exception.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Least We Forget
By HS
from St Martins, NB
About Me Collector, Retired
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Memorabilia
- Older Children
Comments about Special Edition Silver Dollar - The 60th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement (2013):
Thank you for producing this coin. This coin should make us think of all the soldiers who fought in this war and the ones that gave up their lives for the freedom of the people
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Meaningful Commemorative Coin
By Choco Moose
from Good things grow in Ontario!
About Me Collector, Education Oriented
Comments about Special Edition Silver Dollar - The 60th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement (2013):
My first impression via the website was that it looked funny. Upon further research, I could see the historical significance and authenticity of the design being taken from the original medal awarded to those who fought during the Korean War. A few weeks later the actual 60th Anniversary Commemoration was being recognized in both Koreas, in the US, and also here in Canada. So, I just had to order mine. It has historical and personal meaning, and I proudly display it here in our home. Cheers,
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
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(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
A Forgotten War
By Uncleal
from Mission, bc
About Me Collector, Grandparent, Parent of Two or More Children
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Mint Condition
- Remember A Forgotten War
Cons
Best Uses
- Gift-cankor Grandaughter
- Hobby
- Memorabilia
- Teens
- Young Children
Comments about Special Edition Silver Dollar - The 60th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement (2013):
It is a gift for my son and family who are in Seoul, South Korea.My in-laws, being born and raised in South Korea, lived through "The Forgotten War."
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
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(2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
Artistically well done
By Frustrated
from Maritimes
About Me Collector
Pros
- Detailed
- Displays Well
Cons
- Common
Best Uses
- Hobby
Comments about Special Edition Silver Dollar - The 60th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement (2013):
Just bought to add to my Silver Dollar collection. The RCM needs to keep the cost down for me to be able to continue collecting. It seems like every year the costs continue to rise and rise.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(2 of 5 customers found this review helpful)
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(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
Another coin
By collector
from Ontario Canada
About Me Collector
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
- Hobby
Comments about Special Edition Silver Dollar - The 60th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement (2013):
I do not like the reverse design. I bought it just to continue my silver dollar collection.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
(1 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
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(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
impressive design
By silverdollarnuts
from New Brunswick
About Me Collector
Pros
- Authentic
- Detailed
- Displays Well
- Mint Condition
- Rare
Cons
Best Uses
- Adults
- Hobby
- Lifetime
- Memorabilia
- Teens
Comments about Special Edition Silver Dollar - The 60th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement (2013):
this is one of the best of the silver dollars commems in years, very different from others in the series...good work mint!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)
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(4 of 9 customers found this review helpful)
Tribute to Veteran
By Akela
from Mississauga, ON
About Me Collector, History Lover
Pros
- Detailed
- Rare
Cons
- Not Authentic
Best Uses
- Hobby
- Memorabilia
Comments about Special Edition Silver Dollar - The 60th Anniversary of the Korean Armistice Agreement (2013):
To be fare, this is not a bad design coin to honour the Canadian military and veterans who have sacrificed their lives in the Korean war regardless of who won or loss. The mint noted that the coin's graphic design is taken from the medal awarded after the war so this coin can be treated as a memorial item. There are other wars that Canadian Forces have contributions to defend the world and I hope the mint can also issue coins to honour them in a series.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
(4 of 9 customers found this review helpful)
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