"To go wherever we're needed… To do whatever is asked of us"
In 2005, Canadians reached out to thank our veterans and honour their decades of duty and
sacrifice in times of war and peace. The Royal Canadian Mint proudly issued the Year of the
Veteran 25-Cent Coin to pay tribute to Canadian veterans, young and old.
These brave men and women are not only those who fought in the World Wars I and II and the
Korean War. Amongst them are the younger faces of Canadian Armed Forces personnel who have
served in places like Afghanistan and the former Yugoslavia and who foster peace and freedom on
behalf of Canada.
The design, by artist Elaine Goble, depicts the profiles of two veterans from different
generations, joined by love of their country.
Specifications
Face value: 25 cents
Composition: three-ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight (g): 4.4
Diameter (mm): 23.88
Edge: serrated
Finish: circulation
Artist: Elaine Goble
