


20 Dollars In the name of George V; The Somme Offensive
2016 yearSilver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
Issuer | Canada |
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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 |
Numista | N#99304 |
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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 seriesInteresting 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 |
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2016 | 3247 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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