20 Dollars (In the name of George V; The Somme Offensive) 2016 front 20 Dollars (In the name of George V; The Somme Offensive) 2016 back
20 Dollars (In the name of George V; The Somme Offensive) 2016 photo

20 Dollars In the name of George V; The Somme Offensive

2016 year
Silver (.9999) 31.39 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2016
Value
20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
31.39 g
Diameter
38 mm
Thickness
3.29 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#99304
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Recreation of a soldier’s viewpoint in battle during the Somme Offensive of 1916 with selective gold plating that recreates the winged figure of “Victory” from the Victory Medal, which was awarded in 1919 to all ranks of the Allied forces who served in the First World War

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
1916 2016
THE SOMME OFFENSIVE LA BATAILLE DE LA SOMME

Designer: Glen Loates

Edge

Reeded

Comment

4th issue in the 8-coin series

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, one of the bloodiest battles in World War I. The coin's design features a soldier standing on the battlefield, looking out towards the horizon, symbolizing the sacrifice and bravery of the soldiers who fought in the battle.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016  3247 - - - - - -

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