Good way to Honor!
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In memory of My Father and Uncle, who fought in the Italian Campaign!
P
Montreal
Limited Edition 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin - 70th Anniversary of the End of the Italian Campaign - Mintage: 10,000 (2015)
NEW! Features a diorama case that recreates a battle-ravaged Italian village!
The Italian Campaign was Canada's first full-scale ground operation of the Second World War. By the summer of 1943, the Allies were revitalised by victories in North Africa and were seeking to open up a second battlefront by invading Germany's Axis ally, Italy. On the morning of July 10, 1943, Canada joined its allies in the planned invasion of Sicily; in September, they began their slow crawl up the mountainous Italian peninsula. Although the Allies would ultimately be victorious, the 20-month operation proved to be a bitterly fought campaign against occupying Nazi forces who fiercely defended their hold at every turn. On the 70th anniversary of this strategic operation, the Royal Canadian Mint honours Canada's veterans of this Second World War campaign with a fine silver coin that offers a glimpse of the realities of the war in places such as Ortona, Cassino and Rimini.An ideal gift for a war historian! Order yours today!
Special features:
• A FIRST! UNIQUE DIORAMA! Unique packaging features a diorama case that recreates a battle-ravaged Italian village and difficult fighting conditions that Canadians encountered during the bitterly fought Italian Campaign.
• The obverse features the effigy of King George VI by T. H. Paget.
• Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, this coin commemorates the 70th anniversary of the end of the Italian Campaign.
• Your coin marks Canada's first large-scale ground operation of the Second World War and Canadians faced fierce fighting in areas such as Ortona, where they were forced to use the tactic of mouse-holing (breaking through inside walls to access adjoining buildings) to avoid enemy sniper fire out in the streets.
• Internationally renowned craftsmanship and exceptional engraving bring to life the finely detailed image of a Canadian tank and soldiers moving through the rubble-filled streets.
• A beautiful collectible for commemorators, and a prestigious addition to any Canadian military- or history-themed collection.
• Your coin is GST/HST exempt.
• Your coin is a unique standalone product and is not included in any subscriptions, so order yours today!
About the Design:
Designed by Canadian illustrator Joel Kimmel, your coin recreates the sense of danger and the fierce fighting that awaited Canadian soldiers in the narrow streets of Italian towns such as Ortona during the winter of 1943. In the background, the crumbling remnants of stone buildings are indicative of the sheer destruction caused by combat that was often fought in close quarters. In the centre, a Canadian Sherman tank rumbles through the rubble-filled streets, causing dust to fill the air behind it. The tank is flanked by two Canadian soldiers who, despite the risk of sniper fire and landmines, bravely move along the streets as they clear the town and search for survivors.
Did you know?
• Canadians played an active role in the Italian Campaign from its very beginning.
• The 1st Canadian Infantry Division and the 1st Canadian Army Tank Brigade joined nearly
3,000 Allied ships and landing craft for the launch of "Operation Husky" in Sicily.
• The successful invasion of Sicily contributed to the downfall of Italian dictator Benito Mussolini.
• In August 1943, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill met with U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Canada's prime minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King, in Québec where they discussed the upcoming invasion of the Italian mainland. The conference was nicknamed "Quadrant."
• In 1944, following the arrival of the 5th Canadian Armoured Division in theatre, Canada's forces in Italy were re-organised into the 1st Canadian Corps; they were instrumental in piercing through the enemy's fortified Hitler Line and Gothic Line before being transferred to Northwestern Europe in 1945.
• The Victoria Cross was awarded to three members of the Canadian Army for their actions during the Italian Campaign.
• The Italian Campaign was Canada's first full-scale ground operation in the Second World War. More than 92,000 Canadians played a vital role throughout the campaign—but at a cost of
26,000 casualties, including nearly 6,000 deaths.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded diorama case with graphic beauty box.
Order your coin today!
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Reviews
No title.
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Unlike all of the coins in each of the WW One and WW Two Battlefront series, this coin has no title so it's impossible to determine which battle is being commemorated.
Walter
Kingston, ON
Historic
5
A++++++ Great coin and case!!!.
Luc
Ottawa
End of Italian Campaign Coin a Poor Design
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The design of this coin looks like an amalgam of wartime or reconstructed images haphazardly pasted together. There are several details contained within this design that are not correct for the period being represented more importantly the perspective between the M4 Sherman and the background does not appear to be correct. In my opinion, this coin is a miss.
ED
Ottawa
Fine Product
5
Good product and well packed, speedy delivery.
Ian
Perris, CA
REALLY LIKED THIS EDITION, showed what happened
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This coin ( set) was purchased as a gift ,, Wonderful, for a few reasons. the person likes History and certain happenings.. Myself, I do not collect any coins.. Therefore I waited for the reaction of receiver ------WOW, he was very happy, delighted and asking if similar were available. I think he would have like the coin(s) a little bigger and the words more defined .. but all and all , there were smiles by all
Shopper
Ontario Canada
I love it
4
I always loved war toys(not war)and I loved this coin.
coins' man
Edmonton,AB
Most innovative presentation ever...
5
Who ever designed this product was a genius... The presentation case alone sold me on this coin. However, when you get out the magnifying glass out the detail of the coin is so expressive that you feel you are there. Can't wait to show this coin at my local coin club.
Alamo 1836
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Excaptional Packaging
5
As I try to round out my history collection this is a most useful coin. The packaging is very constructive.
Jin the sailor
Bracebridge, Ontario
Army tanks
5
They were purchased for My Brothers. My father was in the tanks when they went into Italy. I am proud to be able to give this to them..
Dictorian
Sarnia ON
Limited Edition 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin - 70th Anniversary of the End of the Italian Campaign - Mintage: 10000 (2015)
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- What is the difference between fine silver and pure silver? Also, how much silver is used in this coin? Other coins actually say 1 oz. pure silver in the description.
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Anthony
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Hi Anthony, Fine silver and pure silver can be used interchangeably. Fine silver is determined by it`s purity, which must be at least 99.9% pure silver. Most of our coins are 99.99% pure silver. This coin weighs 31.39 grams (listed in the specifications), which is slightly more than 1 (troy) ounce.
Chad
- Is this coin part of a series?
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Dj
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Hi Dj! Good question. This isn't part of a series, though if you are interested in other coins relating to battles from the Second World War, I recommend the Battlefront Series. We did make all Second World War coins work well as an ensemble and easily identifiable as the 75th anniversary, if you are a collector of war-themed coins.
Jamie (Product Team)
