New directly from the Mint Genuine 100% Authentic
1 Oz Silver Coin 2019 $20 Canada Murano Glass Poppy Flower Lest We Forget N'oublions jamais
A Murano glass poppy (a first for us) tops our 2019 tribute
to the men and women who lost their lives in the service of our county. Behind
this red flower of Remembrance, the engraved design is based on the poppy
wreaths laid at the foot of our war memorials each November 11. Its
cross-shaped ribbon bears the promise made to the fallen, even as it stretches
across the famous wildflowers of Flanders. It reminds us of sacrifices made in
times of war and in the defense of peace. When woven into a wreath and laid
upon our monuments, the bright red poppy acts as a solemn mark from a grateful
nation—one that promises to never forget.
A pure silver 2019 tribute to courage, dedication, and
sacrifice. Order today.
Special features:
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OUR FIRST
MURANO POPPY: A handcrafted Murano poppy is a
glass symbol of remembrance on this pure silver tribute to courage, dedication
and sacrifice.
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ANNUAL THEME: This 2019 commemorative coin is part of our annual
rite of remembrance.
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EXQUISITE
SCULPTING: Frostings add depth to the
design while emphasizing the beautifully engraved details, like the gentle curl
of the poppy petals and foliage.
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INCUSE TEXT: The incuse text is a pledge to remember all who have
fallen, and to acknowledge the valor of all who serve.
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INDIVIDUALLY
SCULPTED: The engraved poppies have been
individually sculpted and frosted to emphasize the individual stories of
remembrance behind our collective memory of sacrifice.
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LIMITED
WORLDWIDE MINTAGE: Your coin has a limited
worldwide mintage of 6,000.
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1 OZ. PURE
SILVER: Your coin is crafted from one
ounce of 99.99% pure silver.
Design:
Designed by artist Kerri Weller, your coin is based on the
poppy wreaths that are a common sight at commemorative services held each
November 11 in Canada (Remembrance Day). A solemn symbol of remembrance, a red
Murano glass poppy is centrally positioned against the coin’s proof finish. A
wreath of poppies (Papaver rhoeas) forms a circular shape that
represents continuity and hope behind the cross-shaped ribbon that bears the
incuse text “LEST WE FORGET N’OUBLIONS JAMAIS”. The obverse features the
effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
“The poppy (Papaver rhoeas) is a poignant symbol that
evokes memories of our veterans, their sacrifices and a mutual longing for
peace on this planet we all call home. In designing this coin, I looked to my
family's own wartime experiences to find that emotional space in which I could
distil these key concepts of loss, remembrance and hope.” Kerri
Weller, Artist
“A Murano poppy is something we’ve
never done before and the effect is stunning. There’s no mistaking its meaning.
And by making sure each poppy stands out, the engraved wreath was our way of
representing the many individual stories of sacrifice and
remembrance. It was truly an honor to work on this project.” Erica Maga, Product Manager, Royal Canadian Mint
Did you know…
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Written in 1915, the poem In Flanders
Fields by John McCrae of Guelph, Ont., inspired the international campaign
behind the poppy symbol of remembrance.
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Poppies flourished in Flanders during
the Napoleonic Wars but disappeared soon after the battles ended. It was the
same with the First World War: bombardments disrupted the chalky soil and
infused it with lime from the rubble, thus creating favorable conditions
for Popaver rhoeas to (briefly) appear on the battlefields.
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In 1921, the Great War Veteran’s
Association in Canada—the predecessor of the Royal Canadian Legion—officially
adopted the poppy as a Flower of Remembrance.
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Today, the poppy honors the memory of
the 117,000 Canadian servicemen and women who lost their lives. It is worn
during the Remembrance Day period, from the last Friday in October to November
11.
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If you remember having a lapel poppy
with a green canter, you’re not wrong: the black center changed to green in
1980, then back to black again in 2002 to reflect the poppy’s actual colors.
This coin has a Venetian Glass Poppy Flower made in Murano, Italy. Unique design and Limited Edition.
Face Value: $20
Weight: 31.39g / 1 oz
Metal: Silver
Fineness: .9999 coin
Diameter: 38mm
Mintage: 6000 pcs Limited Edition
Finish: Proof
Certificate: Yes
Presentation Case: Yes
Special Feature: Murano Glass
Country: Canada
Year: 2019
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