In honour of all those who have served our country, the Royal Canadian Mint proudly issued the 25-cent Poppy coin in 2004, the world's first coloured circulation coin. The red poppy stamped on the reverse in pressurized ink has an innovative fluorescent security coating and quickly became a collector's item.
Originating as a symbol of remembrance in early 19th century Europe, the poppy became its international symbol when Canadian Lieut. Col. John McCrae penned his timeless poem In Flanders Fields during the First World War. To commemorate the men and women who have given their lives to secure our freedom, millions of scarlet poppies are distributed by The Royal Canadian Legion and blossom on the lapels of Canadians each November.
Specifications
Face value: 25 cents
Composition: multi-ply plated steel
Weight (g): 4.4
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Edge: serrated
Finish: circulation
