Canada 2017 $20 fine silver coin commemorating the Battle of Passchendaele. C018
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Canada 2017 $20 fine silver coin commemorating the Battle of Passchendaele. C018

Year / Era: 2017
Denomination: 20 Dollars
Composition: Silver
Certification: Uncertified
Grade Raw: Proof
Ruler: Elizabeth II
Obverse: Bust of King George V, wearing a crown, facing left.
Reverse: Four Canadian soldiers move across the muddy battlefield, their silhouettes mirrored in the rainwater at their feet. A closer look at the water reveals several more reflections that represent their fallen comrades. Engraved in incredible detail, the devastated landscape is a chilling reminder of the harsh realities at Passchendaele, captures the spirit of Canada's participation in the Battle of Passchendaele. Below the picture is the winged figure of “Victory,” with selective gold plating used to recreate the bronze-hued Victory Medal that was awarded to Allied soldiers in 1919.

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  • It is part of the First World War: Battlefront Series.
  • The coin is struck in 99.99% pure silver with a proof finish.
  • Selective gold plating highlights the winged "Victory" figure at the bottom of the design.
  • The mintage for this coin was limited to 10,000 units.
  • The reverse design, by Canadian artist Silvia Pecota, depicts Canadian soldiers in the muddy battlefield conditions of Passchendaele. 
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