20 Dollars (In the name of George VI; Dieppe Raid) 2018 front 20 Dollars (In the name of George VI; Dieppe Raid) 2018 back
20 Dollars (In the name of George VI; Dieppe Raid) 2018 photo
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20 Dollars In the name of George VI; Dieppe Raid

2018 year
Silver (.9999) 31.39 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2018
Value
20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
31.39 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#160709
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

A Canadian veteran returning to the site of the landing, where fellow combatants appeare as a reflection on the water's surface.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
THE DIEPPE RAID LE RAID SUR DIEPPE
2018 CANADA
LM

Designer: Laurie McGaw

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Let us salute the brave and heroic Canadian fighters who, for nine long hours, withstood the relentless barrage of enemy fire, proving their country's valour. The raid on Dieppe is remembered today as an example of the bravery and tenacity of the Canadians, which remained undiminished in the darkest hours of the war. On that day, nearly 5,000 members of our air, naval and land forces took part in the raid on the occupied French port - but only 2,200 returned. The moving design on the reverse of this fine silver coin highlights the legacy of that fateful day in 1942. Expressing sincere gratitude to the Dieppe Raid veterans for their heroism, service and sacrifice, it is a moving tribute to all those who fought at Puys, Pourville and Dieppe's pebble beach.

Did you know?
Codenamed "Operation Jubilee", the Dieppe Raid was the first mobilization of Canadian troops on the Western Front during the Second World War. The assault force consisted mainly of the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, but also included some 1,000 British soldiers and 50 U.S. Army Rangers.
The Allies plan four flanking attacks at dawn (at Berneval and Puys in the east, Varengeville and Pourville in the west), followed by a frontal assault on the town of Dieppe.
Losses in the east were particularly heavy: due to the delay in landing on the heavily fortified "blue beach" of Puys, the ranks of the Royal Regiment of Canada and the Black Watch of Canada were rapidly decimated.
At Pourville, the South Saskatchewan Regiment and the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada began their advance on the "green beach" after landing, but fierce enemy resistance forced them to fall back.
Disembarking in broad daylight, the main land assault troop was quickly spotted on the pebble beach: many of its members were shot down before they even reached the seawall. Of the 27 tanks maneuvered by the 14th Canadian Army Tank Regiment (Calgary Regiment), 15 were able to break through this obstacle, but were unable to infiltrate the town.
Arriving at the western end of the Promenade, the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry liberated a casino and a few sheltered firing positions in the vicinity, then entered the occupied city, where they continued to fight in the streets.
Mistakenly believing that the Essex Scottish Regiment had advanced, Les Fusiliers Mont-Royal arrived as reinforcements, but they too were immobilized by enemy fire. Twenty-two members of the Calgary Highlanders also hit the ground, as did several of their comrades-in-arms from the Toronto Scottish Regiment, which suffered a single casualty while providing ground cover.
In the air, the Royal Air Force (RAF) lost 106 aircraft, its heaviest losses in a single day, while the Royal Canadian Air Force lost 13 aircraft.
Two Canadians who took part in the Dieppe raid are awarded the Victoria Cross: Honorary Captain J. W. Foote, Chaplain of the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry, and Lieutenant-Colonel C. C. I. Merritt of the South Saskatchewan Regiment. Both were taken prisoner of war - a fate suffered by some 1,950 Canadians at Dieppe.

Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case is accompanied by a black protective box.Automatically translated

Interesting fact

The Dieppe Raid coin's design depicts a soldier looking out towards the sea, symbolizing the bravery and sacrifice of the Canadian soldiers who took part in the raid. The coin's design is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during World War II and serves as a tribute to those who fought for freedom and peace.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2018  5000 - - - - - -

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