Description
It is a solemn memorial for a solemn occasion, a powerful tribute to the one and the many.
Depicted on this selectively coloured 99.99% pure silver coin from the Royal Canadian Mint, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario, honours those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, and serves as the centrepiece of Canada’s Remembrance Day ceremonies. It is the place where generations of Canadians come to pay homage to the fallen, and to place upon it a red poppy that honours the sacrifices made in the name of freedom and peace.
A nation’s pledge to never forget. Set at a hallowed site of national remembrance, the scene on the coin’s reverse depicts a Veteran involving his grandchild in an act of Remembrance, thereby helping to ensure that the traditions will be carried forward by each new generation of Canadians.
KEY FEATURES:
- Issued in time for Remembrance Day (Nov. 11), this coin honours those who serve and have served, and those who gave their lives in service to Canada
- Selective colour highlights the red poppies that symbolize Remembrance. Part of a longstanding tradition, poppies are often placed upon, or at the base of, a cenotaph or memorial in Canada, as a show of respect after Remembrance Day ceremonies.
- As part of your collection, this coin will inspire reflection for years to come.
Mintage: 7,500
Composition: 99.99% pure silver with selective colour
Weight: 31.39 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Silvia Pecota
Packaging: Black clamshell with black beauty box
Finished Size: 67 mm x 67 mm
