3 Dollars (In the name of George V; In Flanders Fields) 2015 front 3 Dollars (In the name of George V; In Flanders Fields) 2015 back
3 Dollars (In the name of George V; In Flanders Fields) 2015 photo
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3 Dollars In the name of George V; In Flanders Fields

2015 year
Silver (.9999) 7.96 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
Value
3 Dollars 3 CAD = USD 2.22
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
7.96 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#79267
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

The profile portrait of Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae as he composes his poem, In Flanders Fields

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA 3 DOLLARS
1915-2015
LM
In Flanders Fields * Au champs d'honneur

Engraver: Laurie McGaw

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Read John McRae's poem here.

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted 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 a poppy, which has also become a symbol of remembrance, and the words "In Flanders Fields" in English and French.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  14810 - - - - - -

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