OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy-five years
after Canadian soldiers and their allies liberated Western Europe in the closing months of the
Second World War, the Royal Canadian Mint is dedicating its annual
Proof Silver Dollar to their memory. This exceptional
collectible features the artwork of accomplished coin designer
Pandora Young, who has vividly
illustrated the outpouring of emotion of civilians cheering the
victorious troops. In tribute to each military branch, the distinct
silhouettes of a sailor, soldier and airman stand out in a
mirror-like finish before a thankful crowd. A large "V" for
victory at the centre of the coin and a 1945-2020 double date
complete the design. This same illustration appears in the 2020
Fine Silver Proof Set, which features selective gold plating on the
"V" and the rim of the Proof Silver Dollar. That special coin
accompanies 99.99% pure silver versions of Canada's 2020 circulation coins. These
memorable keepsakes, and many others offered in the first product
launch of 2020, are available as of today.
The airman's silhouette from the 2020 Proof Silver Dollar
transforms into an exquisitely detailed engraving on the 2020
$100 14-Karat Gold Coin –
75th Anniversary of V-E Day. The reverse design by
Guelph, Ontario artist
Laurie McGaw is a V-E Day salute to
the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Against a "V" for Victory
backdrop, a wing commander is flanked by a pilot on his right and a
waving member of the RCAF Women's Division on his left. The pilot
flashes a victory sign and the commander raises his hand to salute
as a Spitfire fighter plane flies overhead.
The Mint highlights another chapter in Canadian history on the
2020 $200 Pure Gold Coin – Early
Canadian History: New France, designed by artist Alan Daniel. It depicts New France pioneer
Louis Hébert and his family clearing land to grow crops for
Samuel de Champlain's
Habitation, the 1608 settlement that would become
Quebec City. Daniel has derived
the location of Hébert's land from Champlain's own drawing of his
settlement, with the fortifications visible in the background of
the coin's design.
Other products launching this month, including several perennial
favourites, include:
- The 2020 Classic Canadian Uncirculated Set;
- The 2020 Gift Sets, celebrating the themes "Born in 2020",
"Married in 2020", "Happy Birthday" and "O Canada";
- The 2020 $20 Fine Silver Coin –
Best Wishes on your Wedding Day, featuring a heart-shaped design by
artist Sylvie Daigneault selectively
plated in pink gold;
- The 2020 $10 Fine Silver Coin–
Welcome to the World;
- The $3 Fine Silver Coin –
Celebration of Love, featuring a crystal–enhanced bouquet of
colourful flowers designed by Anna Bucciarelli;
- The 2020 $200 Pure Gold Coin –
Canadian Coastal Symbols: The Atlantic, designed by Cathy Bursey-Sabourin and crafted of 99.999%
pure gold;
- The 2020 $50 Fine Silver Coin –
Real Shapes: The Bluenose, a schooner-shaped coin celebrating the
timeless Emanuel Hahn design of
Canada's 10-cent circulation coin;
- The 1/25 oz. 2020 $8 Pure Gold
Coin – Lucky Flower Dragon, designed by artist Jai Paek;
- The 2020 $125 Fine Silver Coin –
Lucky Dragon, a half-kilo, selectively gold-plated coin designed by
Simon Ng; and
- The crystal-enhanced 2020 $5 Fine
Silver Coin – Birthstones: February, featuring the artwork of
Pandora Young.
Mintages, pricing and full background information on each
product can be found on the "Shop" tab of www.mint.ca. Coin
images are available here.
All of these products can be ordered directly from the Mint at
1-800-267-1871 in Canada,
1-800-268-6468 in the US, or on the Mint's web site. The coins are
also available at Royal Canadian Mint boutiques in Ottawa and Winnipeg, as well as through our global
network of dealers and distributors, including participating Canada
Post outlets.
About the Royal Canadian Mint
The Royal Canadian Mint is the Crown corporation responsible for
the minting and distribution of Canada's circulation coins. The Mint is
recognized as one of the largest and most versatile mints in the
world, offering a wide range of specialized, high quality coinage
products and related services on an international scale. For more
information on the Mint, its products and services, visit
www.mint.ca. Follow the Mint on Twitter, Facebook and
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For more information, please contact:
Alex Reeves
Senior Manager, Public Affairs
Tel: +1(613)884-6370
reeves@mint.ca