Limited Edition Proof Sil...
$100.64 USD
Archived
Limited Edition Proof Silver Dollar - Poppy (2010)
2010
Mintage 5,000
Archived
Limited Edition Proof Silver Dollar - Poppy (2010)
2010
Mintage 5,000
$100.64 USD
Masters Club:
1,400
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
A historic keepsake issued on the passing of the last known veteran of the First World War. Coin features selective red enamelling to highlight the poppy, Canada's poignant symbol of remembrance.
Highlights:
A historic keepsake issued on the passing of the last known veteran ofthe First World War. Coin features selective red enamelling to highlightthe poppy, Canada’s poignant symbol of remembrance.
Coin design:
A sea of poppies, one enamelled in vibrant colour to represent theindividual saga lived by each veteran of war; one of countless storiesplayed out in conflicts around the world—past, present and future.
Lest we forget.
Every poppy worn on coats and hats during thewaning, grey days of November is symbolic ofa life touched by war; the countless men andwomen who stepped forward to serve the causeof peace and freedom.
They witnessed the worst and the best ofhumanity; served with selfless bravery; countlessacts that fell with their heroes never to be told.And those who did return, part of them remainedlost forever.
Though veterans stand proud during tributes ofremembrance, their tears fall fresh as yesterday.And, as 2010 claims Canada’s last known veteranof the First World War, those of us who enjoy theliberties bequeathed by his generations’ sacrifice,pay tribute to their legacy.
A historic keepsake issued on the passing of the last known veteran ofthe First World War. Coin features selective red enamelling to highlightthe poppy, Canada’s poignant symbol of remembrance.
Coin design:
A sea of poppies, one enamelled in vibrant colour to represent theindividual saga lived by each veteran of war; one of countless storiesplayed out in conflicts around the world—past, present and future.
Lest we forget.
Every poppy worn on coats and hats during thewaning, grey days of November is symbolic ofa life touched by war; the countless men andwomen who stepped forward to serve the causeof peace and freedom.
They witnessed the worst and the best ofhumanity; served with selfless bravery; countlessacts that fell with their heroes never to be told.And those who did return, part of them remainedlost forever.
Though veterans stand proud during tributes ofremembrance, their tears fall fresh as yesterday.And, as 2010 claims Canada’s last known veteranof the First World War, those of us who enjoy theliberties bequeathed by his generations’ sacrifice,pay tribute to their legacy.
Specifications
Product Number
111624
Mintage
5,000
Composition
92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight
25.18 g
Edge
serrated
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
1 dollar
Finish
proof (with selective red enamel on the reverse)
Artist
Christine Paquet (reverse), Susanne Blunt (obverse)
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