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© JM Bullion
5 Dollars - Elizabeth II Devil's Brigade 1/10 oz Gold
| Gold (.9999) | 3.11 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 2014-2015 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 CAD = USD 3.69 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9999) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#307949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
The emblem of the Devils Brigade. Originally, the design is a red spearhead with the names of the two nations emblazoned upon it. On this side of the coin youll find the spearhead in gold with USA vertically at the top and Canada horizontally down the center of the spearhead.
The other design elements on this side of the coin have varied by year in the 1/10 oz First Special Service Force Gold Coin. The spearhead is flanked by a US Army star on the left and the maple leaf of the Royal Canadian forces on the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5 DOLLARS
First Special Service Force
USA CANADA
Premiere Force de Service special
Designer: Ardell Bourgeois
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Known as the Devils Brigade, the First Special Service Force was an elite group of American and Canadian commandos formed in 1942 after the American entrance into World War II. The members of the Devils Brigade trained at Fort William Henry Harrison outside of Helena, Montana and served under the command of the United States Fifth Army.Interesting fact
The Devil's Brigade 1/10 oz Gold coin features a unique reverse design that showcases a stylized portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, surrounded by a pattern of interlocking maple leaves. This design is a nod to the Canadian military unit known as the Devil's Brigade, which was formed during World War II and consisted of Canadian and American soldiers who were trained to conduct joint operations behind enemy lines. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the enduring bond between Canada and the United States, and the shared values of freedom and democracy that the two nations hold dear.
