Commemorating 100 TH ANNIVERSARY OF IN FLANDERS FIELDS. The year 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the poem In Flanders Fields, which was written by Canadian physician Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae. Amid the horrors of the Second Battle of Ypres in May 1915. Through his hauntingly poignant poem, McCrae succeeded in giving a voice to the. 60,000 Canadians who would lose their lives in the First World War, and ignited an international effort to keep their legacy alive. To mark this anniversary, this fine silver coin is a solemn remembrance of those who bravely served their country abroad in a time of warlest we forget. A striking collectible for commemorators, and a prestigious addition to any Canadian military- or history-themed collection. A symbolic gift for those in the military, or as a tribute to loved ones who were lost at war. Composition 99.99% pure silver with colour. Mintage – 1,500. Weight – 157.6 grams. Diameter – 65.25 mm. COMES WITH ORIGINAL PRESENTATION CASE, COA, PACKING. Track Page Views With. Auctiva’s FREE Counter. The item “2015 Canada 100th Anniversary Flanders $50 Dollars 5 Oz. 9999 silver Color coin” is in sale since Thursday, July 11, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “rokas” and is located in Calgary, Alberta. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Year: 2015
- Denomination: $50
- Composition: 9999 Silver
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Certification: RCM
- Grade: Ungraded
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
