25 cents - Official First Day Poppy Coin (2004)

N/A 2004 Mintage 67,672

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25 cents - Official First Day Poppy Coin (2004)

N/A 2004 Mintage 67,672

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25 cents - Official First Day Poppy Coin (2004)

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, as distributed by The Royal Canadian Legion, blossom on the lapels of Canadians each November.In honour of all those who have served our country, the Royal Canadian Mint is proud to issue the Official First Day Poppy Coin. This collector’s item is the world’s first coloured coin in circulation, featuring an innovative fluorescent security coating and a red poppy stamped in pressurized ink. Specially packaged in this limited edition cover, this 25-cent piece was minted on the first day of production, July 15, 2004.

Specifications

Product Number 1095

Mintage 67,672

Composition Multi-ply plated steel

Weight 4.4 g

Edge serrated

Face Value 25 cents

Finish circulation

Artist Cosme Saffioti (reverse)

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