© Chris Nestorovski
© Chris Nestorovski
100 Dollars In the name of George V; In Flanders Fields
2015 year| Silver (.9999) | 311.5 g | 76.25 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 100 Dollars 100 CAD = USD 74 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 311.5 g |
| Diameter | 76.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#318279 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Poem Flanders Field in both English & French
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1915-2015 100 DOLLARS
CANADA
Designer: Tony Bianco
Edge
Serrated
Comment
In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
- In Flanders Fields, John McCrae (1872-1918)
From the tragedies of the First World War came a timeless poem: 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the poem In Flanders Fields, which was written by Canadian military doctor Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae amid the horrors of the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915. Through his hauntingly poignant poem, McCrae succeeded in giving a voice to the 60,000 Canadians who ultimately lost their lives in the First World War, and ignited an international effort to keep their legacy alive. To mark this anniversary, this striking coin is a solemn remembrance of the 600,000 Canadians who served their country from 1914 to 1918, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice—lest we forget.
Commemorates John McCrae's famous poem.
pecial features:
A moving commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Canadian John McCrae's famous poem, which helped transform the poppy into a world-renowned memorial symbol.
The poem inspired the adoption of the poppy as an internationally recognized memorial symbol, making this coin a fitting tribute to the more than 600,000 Canadians who served abroad during the First World War, and the 60,000 who perished.
Stunning use of finishes and masterful engraving showcase the intricacies of the design.
Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, with a limited mintage of just 500 coins worldwide.
A striking collectible for commemorators, and a prestigious addition to any Canadian military- or history-themed collection.
A symbolic gift for those in the military, or as a tribute to loved ones who were lost at war.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded wooden case with graphic beauty box.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was created 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 George V, who was the King of England at the time of World War I, and the poem's famous lines "In Flanders fields the poppies blow / Between the crosses, row on row." The coin's silver content and weight also make it a valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 498 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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