100 Dollars In the name of George VI; Operation Manna
2020 year| Silver (.9999) (Selective gold plating) | 311.53 g | 76.25 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2020 |
| Value | 100 Dollars 100 CAD = USD 74 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) (Selective gold plating) |
| Weight | 311.53 g |
| Diameter | 76.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#353116 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double-dated to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands ("1945" "2020"), the reverse design by Canadian artist John Mantha features a ground-level view of Operation Manna (April 29-May 8, 1945) from the perspective of Dutch civilians. Flying low over a designated drop zone in western Netherlands, one of the Lancaster bombers flown by Canadian aircrews of RAF Bomber Command has dropped her cargo. Selective gold plating highlights the bombers, the packages and the windmill on the reverse, as well as the rim on both sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CANADA
1945-2020
Designer: John Mantha
Edge
Serrated
Comment
As part of our 2020 V-E Day collection, this premiumpiece bears a Victory privy mark and comes packaged in a special V-E Day beauty box. Its selectively gold-plated design highlights Canada's involvement in the Allied food drops of 1945, which provided much-needed relief to millions of starving civilians still trapped behind enemy lines. And with a diameter of 76.25 mm, this is our largest Liberation of the Netherlands-themed tribute to the Canadians who fought for freedom on the ground and at sea, and to those who delivered hope from above.DID YOU KNOW?
Five Canadians (Flight Sergeant Robert Fairful Upcott, DFM, pilot, Sergeant William Arthur Walton, navigator; Sergeant William Gray, bomb aimer, Sergeant Charles Henry Orval Blower, mid-upper gunner and Sergeant William James Demo, rear gunner) were onboard the RAF Avro Lancaster that performed the first food drop. Named "Bad Penny," the bomber took off in cloudy weather on April 29 with a full cargo and successfully made the drop over the Duindigt racetrack near The Hague.
What were in those packages? Food supplies included flour, sugar, margarine, salt, tinned meat and biscuits, dried milk and whole egg powder, coffee and tea, cheese, chocolate and potatoes.
Operation Manna is a significant milestone in the Second World War and the shared history of the Netherlands and Canada. The operation, which involved air-dropping food and fuel supplies, saved thousands of Dutch citizens. We are proud that this coin highlights the crucial Canadian involvement in the Allied food drops in 1945. It is a fitting tribute to the Canadians who fought for our freedom. We will never forget!
HIS EXCELLENCY HENK VAN DER ZWAN, AMBASSADOR OF THE KINGDOM OF THE NETHERLANDS TO CANADA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates Operation Manna, a humanitarian operation in which Canadian soldiers provided food and other essential supplies to the people of the Netherlands during World War II. The coin's design features an image of King George VI, who was the monarch at the time of the operation, and the selective gold plating on the coin represents the gold bars that were used to purchase the supplies. The coin's high silver content and unique design make it a valuable and collectible piece for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 550 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Dollars (In the name of George VI; Operation Manna) 2020 coin.
