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© JM Bullion
1 Dollar In the name of George V; In Flanders Fields
2015 year| Silver (.9999) | 23.17 g | 36.07 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 1 Dollar 1 CAD = USD 0.74 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 23.17 g |
| Diameter | 36.07 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#80243 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Coloured enamel with finely detailed engraving to create a stirring scene of remembrance that evokes the opening lines of John McCrae’s poem, In Flanders Fields.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1915-2015
CANADA DOLLAR
Designer: Tony Bianco
Edge
Reeded
Comment
A magnificent piece commemorating the famous poem composed by John McCrae.In Flanders Fields, adapted from the poem In Flanders Fields by John McCrae (1872-1918)
Read the poem here.
In Flanders Fields, the poppies
Are strewn from lot to lot
By the crosses; and in space
The larks have grown weary
Mingle their songs with the whistle
of howitzers.
We are dead
We who thought the day before
Our parents, our friends,
It is we who lie here
In the field of honor.
To you young disillusioned
It's up to you to carry the banner
And keep deep in your souls
The desire to live in freedom.
Accept the challenge, or else
The poppies will wither
In the field of honor.
Adapted by Jean Pariseau, CM, CD, D. ès L. (history).
As the red-enameled poppy unfurls in the background, one can almost perceive the power of the blazing fields that inspired Canadian military surgeon John McCrae to compose his famous poem.
In Flanders Fields is the best-known poem in the history of the First World War. It sparked a worldwide movement to remember those who died in the war. A century later, the poem and the modest red flower remain at the heart of Remembrance Day commemorations.
Special features:
- This piece poignantly marks the 100th anniversary of the famous poem composed by Canadian John McCrae, which is often quoted and recited at Remembrance ceremonies in Canada and many other countries.
- The obverse features the effigy of King George V, according to Sir E. B. MacKennal.
- The poem In Flanders Fields inspired the adoption of the poppy as the symbol of Remembrance, a practice now widely adopted; this coin is therefore a tribute to those Canadians who served their country bravely in the First World War, and in other conflicts that followed.
Colored enamel:
On this 99.99% pure silver coin, selectively applied colored enamel highlights a poppy whose deep red color adds a rich sparkle to the design.
Packaging:
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case adorned with the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with an illustrated protective box.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the writing of the famous poem "In Flanders Fields" by John McCrae, a Canadian soldier and physician who served in World War I. The poem is a powerful tribute to the soldiers who died in the war and has become a symbol of remembrance and sacrifice. The coin's design features an image of a poppy, which has also become a symbol of remembrance, and the words "In Flanders Fields" in English and French.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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