1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coin ...
$44.95 CAD
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1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coin - The Mobilisation of our Nation (2014)
2014
Mintage 40,000
ARCHIVED
1/2 oz. Fine Silver Coin - The Mobilisation of our Nation (2014)
2014
Mintage 40,000
$44.95 CAD
Masters Club:
450
Status: CAN & US shipping only
Availability:
Out of stock in stores
About
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the First World War
On October 3, 1914, the largest single movement of Canadians during the First World War—the largest convoy ever to cross the Atlantic to that point—set sail. Canada's response to Britain's declaration of war had been swift and enthusiastic, with recruits quickly swelling the nation's standing army of 3,110 to more than 30,000.
Tens of thousands of fathers, sons, husbands and brothersmade their way up roped gangways to steel ships that would take them, along with 7,000 horses and critical munitions and supplies, to England.
Trains also played an essential role in Canada's mobilisation as they brought soldiers across the continent to the new training camp in Valcartier near the city of Québec, or delivered them to the Port of Halifax, where they would head out to sea. Over the course of the war, more than 650,000 men madethat voyage. Sadly, more than 66,000 never returnedhome.
A touching commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the declaration ofthe First World War.
Special features:
• Your coin is a reverential and affordable way to commemorate a seminal moment in Canadian history, putting our nation at the forefrontof the allied offense.
• The design commemorates the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the First World War, and is a heartfelt tribute to those who served as part of the First Contingent of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
• Your coin's design offers a unique perspective that immerses you in the scene, much as it unfolded in October 1914. A rear view of the soldier creates the impression that you are next in line to board the same ship, which would bring him across the Atlantic Ocean and closer tothe front lines on the European continent.
• Your coin is 99.99% pure silver (GST/HST exempt) with a limited worldwide mintage.
Design:
Your coin was designed by Canadian artist Maskull Lasserre, and features a rear view of a Canadian soldieras he embarks on a ship bound for England. The chill of the October air does little to slow our soldier's confident pace, as he makes his way up theroped gangway and onto the steel ship with his equipment and rifle. Many more would board these ships, which would transport the First Canadian Contingent to Plymouth in October 1914.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with custom beauty box.
Order your coin today!
Tens of thousands of fathers, sons, husbands and brothersmade their way up roped gangways to steel ships that would take them, along with 7,000 horses and critical munitions and supplies, to England.
Trains also played an essential role in Canada's mobilisation as they brought soldiers across the continent to the new training camp in Valcartier near the city of Québec, or delivered them to the Port of Halifax, where they would head out to sea. Over the course of the war, more than 650,000 men madethat voyage. Sadly, more than 66,000 never returnedhome.
A touching commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the declaration ofthe First World War.
Special features:
• Your coin is a reverential and affordable way to commemorate a seminal moment in Canadian history, putting our nation at the forefrontof the allied offense.
• The design commemorates the 100th anniversary of the declaration of the First World War, and is a heartfelt tribute to those who served as part of the First Contingent of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
• Your coin's design offers a unique perspective that immerses you in the scene, much as it unfolded in October 1914. A rear view of the soldier creates the impression that you are next in line to board the same ship, which would bring him across the Atlantic Ocean and closer tothe front lines on the European continent.
• Your coin is 99.99% pure silver (GST/HST exempt) with a limited worldwide mintage.
Design:
Your coin was designed by Canadian artist Maskull Lasserre, and features a rear view of a Canadian soldieras he embarks on a ship bound for England. The chill of the October air does little to slow our soldier's confident pace, as he makes his way up theroped gangway and onto the steel ship with his equipment and rifle. Many more would board these ships, which would transport the First Canadian Contingent to Plymouth in October 1914.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with custom beauty box.
Order your coin today!
Specifications
Product Number
129457
Mintage
40,000
Composition
fine silver (99.99% pure)
Weight
15.87 g
Edge
serrated
Certificate
serialized
Face Value
10 dollars
Finish
matte proof
Artist
Maskull Lasserre (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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