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Canada 2005 50-Cent Sterling Silver Six-coin Set WW II Battle of Britain

Canada 2005 50-Cent Sterling Silver Six-coin Set WW II Battle of Britain

Canada 2005 50-Cent Sterling Silver Six-coin Set WW II Battle of Britain

Canada 2005 50-Cent Sterling Silver Six-coin Set WW II Battle of Britain

Canada 2005 50-Cent Sterling Silver Six-coin Set WW II Battle of Britain

Canada 2005 50-Cent Sterling Silver Six-coin Set WW II Battle of Britain

Canada 2005 50-Cent Sterling Silver Six-coin Set WW II Battle of Britain

Canada 2005 50-Cent Sterling Silver Six-coin Set WW II Battle of Britain

Canada 2005 50-Cent Sterling Silver Six-coin Set WW II Battle of Britain

Canada 2005 50-Cent Sterling Silver Six-coin Set WW II Battle of Britain

Canada 2005 50-Cent Sterling Silver Six-coin Set WW II Battle of Britain

Canada 2005 50-Cent Sterling Silver Six-coin Set WW II Battle of Britain

2005 50-cent Sterling Silver Six-Coin Set – 60th anniversary of the End of the Second World War. Six pathways to liberty and honourHonour those Canadians who served in the Second World War with this important series of six 50-cent sterling silver coins. Each coin highlights a significant contribution that our troops made to pave the way for the Allies’ ultimate victory 60 years ago. The Battle of Britain. Honour the Canadians that fought alongside British pilots, seamen and ground corps during the nine-month siege of the coveted island nation. Liberation of the Netherlands. Discover the story behind the special bond that was forged between Holland and Canada during the critical last weeks of the Second World War. Salute the sheer determination and daring exploits as Canadians fought formidable armies and scorching summer heat to march through Sicily. Battle of the Scheldt. Witness the revival of Europe’s key inland port as Canadians conquered German defences on the Netherland’s impassable lowlands. Pay tribute to extraordinary bravery and the valuable lessons that were learned as Canadians put their lives on the line to raid the critical seaport of Dieppe. The Battle of the Atlantic. Remember Canada’s daring merchant fleets that crossed the Atlantic to bring much-needed men and supplies to Europe – despite the ominous threat of German U-boats. 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper. 20,000 sets worldwide.

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

2015 Canada $30 2 oz Silver Coin Merchant Navy Battle Atlantic #coinsofcanada

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2014 Canada $250 Kilo Silver Battle of Lundy’s Lane War of 1812

2014 Canada $250 Kilo Silver Battle of Lundy's Lane War of 1812

2014 Canada $250 Kilo Silver Battle of Lundy's Lane War of 1812

2014 Canada $250 Kilo Silver Battle of Lundy's Lane War of 1812

A gorgeous proof silver coin in wooden case. The coin weighs 1000 grams and is 102.1 mm in diameter. The coin is double dated on the reverse. It is minted to the standard of 99.99% purity!! The obverse has the image of the Queen (by Susanna Blunt). A uniquely numbered certificate is included. Very limited mintage of only 225. On July 25, 1814, troops from both sides came face-to-face in an explosive encounter that would bring an end to one last invasion of Upper Canada. The coin’s reverse desgin by Bonnie Ross is inspired by the Battle of Lundy’s Lane. With bayonets fixed and gunfire all around them, advancing American troops (left) engage in a close battle against British troops as they defend the high ground at Lundy’s Lane. SPECIAL FEATURES – A stunning bicentennial commemoration of the Battle of Lundy’s Lane, which was one of the fiercest land battles in the War of 1812 and an important event in Canadian history. Inspired by Charles William Jefferys’ illustration, the reverse image is a detailed depiction of the battle scene – one that is filled with intensity, bravery and tragedy. Certified 99.99% pure silver, this coin is the last of the 1-kilogram coins within the Royal Canadian Mint’s War of 1812 series. The coin’s diameter offers a larger canvas to beautifully showcase the world-renowned craftsmanship of the Royal Canadian Mint’s engravers. A wonderful addition to any history- or military themed collection, and a unique gift for those who have an interest or passion for Canadian history. GST or HST EXEMPT item. Usually MUCH cheaper for multiples of this item or similar weight/size.. your item is being sent by a cheaper and slower but fully trackable method (3-6 weeks typically). I have no control over how long the postal systems take to get it to you. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Silver\Coins”. The seller is “vbref63″ and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, United States, Mexico, Brazil, Australia.
  • Coin: Canadian Maple Leaf
  • Composition: Silver
  • Year: 2014
  • Strike Type: Proof
  • Fineness: 0.9999
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Precious Metal Content per Unit: 1 kg
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Brand/Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Total Precious Metal Content: 32.13 oz
  • Certification: Uncertified

2019 1 oz. $20 Fine Silver Coin WWII Series The Battle of the Scheldt. 9999

2019 1 oz. $20 Fine Silver Coin WWII Series The Battle of the Scheldt. 9999

2019 1 oz. $20 Fine Silver Coin WWII Series The Battle of the Scheldt. 9999

2019 1 oz. $20 Fine Silver Coin WWII Series The Battle of the Scheldt. 9999

2019 1 oz. $20 Fine Silver Coin WWII Series The Battle of the Scheldt. 9999

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a custom beauty box. Coin & box may have minor imperfections. Mintage just 7,500 worldwide. Royal Canadian Mint Summary. Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Scheldt that helped forge the close bond between Canada and the Netherlands. The close bonds between Canada and the Netherlands were forged during the Second World War, when our histories became entwined on the shores of the Scheldt River. Our eighth Battlefront coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Scheldt (2 October – 8 November 1944), one of Canada’s key contributions to the Allied victory in Europe. This coin design captures the intensity of a battle in which every advance was a deadly struggle to seize the high ground. For the First Canadian Army, the Scheldt was their most grueling campaign yet. But for the Dutch, it marked the beginning of the end of a brutal occupation, and the deepening of a friendship between two countries. EIGHTH COIN IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR – BATTLEFRONT SERIES: This 1 oz. Coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Scheldt (1944), a critical battle for the First Canadian Army. A HISTORIC EFFIGY: Like all Canadian coins issued in 1944, this pure silver coin features the historic effigy of King George VI by T. Paget on its obverse. INCLUDES INSIGNIA OF THE FIRST CANADIAN ARMY: The proud insignia of the First Canadian Army tops the design and emphasizes Canada’s key role in securing port access to Antwerp in the fall of 1944. CLOSE CONSULTATION: We worked closely with Canadian and Dutch historians/military experts to ensure historical accuracy and achieve a beautifully engraved design that is as precise as possible. EXCLUSIVE SERIES-WIDE PACKAGING: All our Second World War-Battlefront Series coins (including this one) are packaged in a clamshell case and a custom beauty box. Collect every coin in the series and place the boxes spine to spine-together, they form a complete timeline of Canada’s military engagements during the Second World War. INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. PURE SILVER: Your coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver! The insignia of the First Canadian Army appears above the infantryman, who wields a Bren gun while advancing past a tower mill. A Wasp MKII C flamethrower universal carrier backs the infantry advance from atop an embankment near the Scheldt River. The obverse features the effigy of King George VI by T. Canada at the Battle of the Scheldt (1944). By the fall of 1944, overextended supply lines had slowed the Allies’ rapid advance into Northwest Europe. Securing a deep-sea port closer to the front was of paramount importance; fortunately, the Allies had seized Europe’s second-largest seaport, Antwerp (Belgium), in September. But the port was of little use without access to the North Sea: both sides of the Scheldt Estuary were held by more than 100,000 of the Wehrmacht’s best troops. Thus, the task of securing the 70-kilometer-long corridor was assigned to the First Canadian Army, supported by British and Polish formations. On 2 October, the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, backed by 4th Canadian Armored Division, launched the first phase of the offensive along the north bank. They established a foothold on the South Beveland isthmus (known as “polder country”) before clearing the peninsula in the third phase, Operation Vitality (24-31 October). Meanwhile, the second phase (Operation Switchback) began on 6 October when the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division moved to clear the Breskens pocket on the south shore. Backed by British air support and artillery, Wasp flamethrowing carriers led the charge across the Leopold Canal, while the infantry launched an amphibious attack along the coast. The final phase, Operation Infatuate, saw the Allies storm the heavily fortified Walcheren Island. Bombers targeted the perimeter dikes and flooded 4/5 of the land to allow an amphibious assault. The Canadians (and later the 52nd British Division) attacked the island’s only land approach: a causeway too narrow for tanks. Middelburg fell on 6 November; 8 November, the last pockets of resistance were cleared and a major minesweeping operation was underway in the Scheldt River. The terrain was flat and roads were built on top of dykes and other embankments… As were the enemy’s defenses. Weapons were often positioned on the reverse (back) slopes, including deadly Nebelwerfer rocket launchers. Trees were cut down and placed in fields, then connected by barbed wire and mines; dubbed Rommel Asparagus, these were deadly obstacles for paratroopers. Mines were also laid beneath main roads while dikes were cut to flood the lowlands. Canadians quickly learned they couldn’t dig foxholes or trenches more than a foot deep before water filled them in. Cold weather did little to ease the wet conditions, while the mud slowed both man and machine. Canada suffered a total of 6,367 casualties during the five-week battle, including the loss of 3,650 men from the 2nd Canadian Division. On 13 October 1944 – “Black Friday” – the lead company of the Black Watch Regiment suffered the second-worst single-day disaster in the Regiment’s history. The company of 90 men was reduced to just four survivors, and all four of its commanders were among the casualties. The enemy hoped to re-capture Antwerp by launching a major offensive in December 1944: the Battle of the Ardennes, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. Pushing through France and Belgium, the First Canadian Army was tasked with clearing coastal areas, including disabling the V rocket launch sites that had targeted southern England. But the port of Antwerp quickly became the next target during the Battle of the Scheldt – in fact, it was the most targeted city between 14 October 1944 and 30 March 1945, when an estimated 1,214 V-1 flying bombs and V-2 supersonic rockets struck the Allied-controlled port. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “canadacoinchest” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Composition: Pure Silver
  • Fineness: .9999
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Mintage: 7,500
  • Strike-Type: Proof
  • Modified Item: No
  • Certification: Serialized
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Denomination: $20
  • Type: Commemorative
  • Year: 2020
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Total Precious Metal Content: 1 oz.
  • Edge: Serrated
  • Diameter: 38 mm

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain

2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set – 60th Anniversary of WWII – Battle of Britain. Honour those Canadians who served in the Second World War with this important series of six 50-cent sterling silver coins. Each coin highlights a significant contribution that our troops made to pave the way for the Allies’ ultimate victory 60 years ago. The Battle of Britain. Honour the Canadians that fought alongside British pilots, seamen and ground corps during the nine-month siege of the coveted island nation. Liberation of the Netherlands. Discover the story behind the special bond that was forged between Holland and Canada during the critical last weeks of the Second World War. Salute the sheer determination and daring exploits as Canadians fought formidable armies and scorching summer heat to march through Sicily. Battle of the Scheldt. Witness the revival of Europe’s key inland port as Canadians conquered German defences on the Netherland’s impassable lowlands. Pay tribute to extraordinary bravery and the valuable lessons that were learned as Canadians put their lives on the line to raid the critical seaport of Dieppe. The Battle of the Atlantic. Remember Canada’s daring merchant fleets that crossed the Atlantic to bring much-needed men and supplies to Europe – despite the ominous threat of German U-boats. Royal Canadian Mint Coin. 92.5% silver, 7.50% copper. Face Value: This set contains six fifty cent coins. Weight (g) 9.30. Diameter (mm) 27.13. Artist: Peter Mossman (reverse) Susanna Blunt (obverse). Please wait for us to send you an invoice. If your automatic checkout does. We reserve the right to hold all. For in-person pick-up we also accept cash or Interac. The item “2005 50-Cent Silver Six-Coin Set 60th Anniversary of WWII Battle of Britain” is in sale since Tuesday, December 31, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “jandm-coin-jewellery” and is located in Vancouver, BC. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Year: 2005
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated

1944-2019 WWII Battlefront #8 Battle of the Scheldt $20 Pure Silver Coin Canada

1944-2019 WWII Battlefront #8 Battle of the Scheldt $20 Pure Silver Coin Canada

1944-2019 WWII Battlefront #8 Battle of the Scheldt $20 Pure Silver Coin Canada

1944-2019 WWII Battlefront #8 Battle of the Scheldt $20 Pure Silver Coin Canada

1944-2019 WWII Battlefront #8 Battle of the Scheldt $20 Pure Silver Coin Canada

Store Category: World Wars. I must emphasize that, of all our operations on our entire front from Switzerland to the Cannel, I consider Antwerp of first importance. Message from General Dwight D. Eisenhower, Supreme Allied Commander, to Marshal Bernard Law Montgomery, Commander of 21st Army Group (9 October 1944). The close bonds between Canada and the Netherlands were forged during the Second World War, when our histories became entwined on the shores of the Scheldt River. Our eighth Battlefront coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Scheldt (2 October 8 November 1944), one of Canada’s key contributions to the Allied victory in Europe. This coin design captures the intensity of a battle in which every advance was a deadly struggle to seize the high ground. For the First Canadian Army, the Scheldt was their most gruelling campaign yet. But for the Dutch, it marked the beginning of the end of a brutal occupation, and the deepening of a friendship between two countries. Commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Scheldt that helped forge the close bond between Canada and the Netherlands. EIGHTH COIN IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR – BATTLEFRONT SERIES: This 1 oz. Coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Battle of the Scheldt (1944), a critical battle for the First Canadian Army. A HISTORIC EFFIGY: Like all Canadian coins issued in 1944, this pure silver coin features the historic effigy of King George VI by T. Paget on its obverse. INCLUDES INSIGNIA OF THE FIRST CANADIAN ARMY: The proud insignia of the First Canadian Army tops the design and emphasizes Canada’s key role in securing port access to Antwerp in the fall of1944. CLOSE CONSULTATION: We worked closely with Canadian and Dutch historians/military experts to ensure historical accuracy and achieve a beautifully engraved design that is as precise as possible. EXCLUSIVE SERIES-WIDE PACKAGING: All our Second World WarBattlefront Series coins (including this one) are packaged in a clamshell case and a custom beauty box. Collect every coin in the series and place the boxes spine to spinetogether, they form a complete timeline of Canada’s military engagements during the Second World War. INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE: The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. PURE SILVER: Your coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver! LIMITED WORLDWIDE MINTAGE: Only 7,500 coins will be made available worldwide. The insignia of the First Canadian Army appears above the infantryman, who wields a Bren gun while advancing past a tower mill. A Wasp MKII C flamethrower universal carrier backs the infantry advance from atop an embankment near the Scheldt River. The obverse features the effigy of King George VI by T. Canada at the Battle of the Scheldt (1944). By the fall of 1944, overextended supply lines had slowed the Allies’ rapid advance into Northwest Europe. Securing a deep-sea port closer to the front was of paramount importance; fortunately, the Allies had seized Europe’s second-largest seaport, Antwerp (Belgium), in September. But the port was of little use without accessto the North Sea: both sides of the Scheldt Estuary were held by more than 100,000 of the Wehrmacht’s best troops. Thus, the task of securing the 70-kilometre-long corridor was assigned to the First Canadian Army, supported by British and Polish formations. On 2 October, the 2nd Canadian Infantry Division, backed by 4th Canadian Armoured Division, launched the first phase of the offensive along the north bank. They established a foothold on the South Beveland isthmus (known as polder country) before clearing the peninsula in the third phase, Operation Vitality (24-31 October). Meanwhile, the second phase (Operation Switchback) began on 6 October when the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division moved to clear the Breskens pocket on the south shore. Backed by British air support and artillery, Wasp flamethrowing carriers led the charge across the Leopold Canal, while the infantry launched an amphibious attack along the coast. The final phase, Operation Infatuate, saw the Allies storm the heavily fortified Walcheren Island. Bombers targeted the perimeter dikes and flooded 4/5 of the land to allow an amphibious assault. The Canadians (and later the 52nd British Division) attacked the island’s only land approach: a causeway too narrow for tanks. Middelburg fell on 6 November; 8 November, the last pockets of resistance were cleared and a major minesweeping operation was underway in the Scheldt River. The terrain was flat and roads were built on top of dykes and other embankments… As were the enemy’s defences. Weapons were often positioned on the reverse (back) slopes, including deadly Nebelwerfer rocket launchers. Trees were cut down and placed in fields, then connected by barbed wire and mines; dubbed Rommel Asparagus, these were deadly obstacles for paratroopers. Mines were also laid beneath main roads while dikes were cut to flood the lowlands. Canadians quickly learned they couldn’t dig foxholes or trenches more than a foot deep before water filled them in. Cold weather did little to ease the wet conditions, while the mud slowed both man and machine. Canada suffered a total of 6,367 casualties during the five-week battle, including the loss of 3,650 men from the 2nd Canadian Division. On 13 October 1944 Black Friday the lead company of the Black Watch Regiment suffered the second-worst single-day disaster in the Regiment’s history. The company of 90 men was reduced to just four survivors, and all four of its commanders were among the casualties. The enemy hoped to re-capture Antwerp by launching a major offensive in December 1944: the Battle of the Ardennes, also known as the Battle of the Bulge. Pushing through France and Belgium, the First Canadian Army was tasked with clearing coastal areas, including disabling the V rocket launch sites that had targeted southern England. But the port of Antwerp quickly became the next target during the Battle of the Scheldt in fact, it was the most targeted city between 14 October 1944 and 30 March 1945, when an estimated 1,214 V-1 flying bombs and V-2 supersonic rockets struck the Allied-controlled port. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a custom beauty box. 99.99% pure silver. Mary McPherson (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). I do leave feedback for everyone. The item “1944-2019 WWII Battlefront #8 Battle of the Scheldt $20 Pure Silver Coin Canada” is in sale since Thursday, August 1, 2019. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “coins.4.fun” and is located in Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Modified Item: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
  • Certification: Uncertified
  • Grade: Ungraded
  • Year: 2019
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Denomination: $20

100TH ANNIVERSARY BATTLE VIMY RIDGE 1917-2017 $100 10OZ Pure Silver Proof Coin

100TH ANNIVERSARY BATTLE VIMY RIDGE 1917-2017 $100 10OZ Pure Silver Proof Coin

100TH ANNIVERSARY BATTLE VIMY RIDGE 1917-2017 $100 10OZ Pure Silver Proof Coin

100TH ANNIVERSARY BATTLE VIMY RIDGE 1917-2017 $100 10OZ Pure Silver Proof Coin

100TH ANNIVERSARY BATTLE VIMY RIDGE 1917-2017 $100 10OZ Pure Silver Proof Coin

100TH ANNIVERSARY BATTLE VIMY RIDGE 1917-2017 $100 10OZ Pure Silver Proof Coin

100TH ANNIVERSARY BATTLE VIMY RIDGE 1917-2017 $100 10OZ Pure Silver Proof Coin

100TH ANNIVERSARY BATTLE VIMY RIDGE. Original MINT CONDITION encapsulated with Certificate Authenticity & case/box, etc. The item “100TH ANNIVERSARY BATTLE VIMY RIDGE 1917-2017 $100 10OZ Pure Silver Proof Coin” is in sale since Saturday, March 04, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “mario95coin” and is located in Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Grade: PROOF RCM
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Certification: RCM COA
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada

2015 Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic 2oz Proof Silver Coin

2015 Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic 2oz Proof Silver Coin

2015 Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic 2oz Proof Silver Coin

2015 Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic 2oz Proof Silver Coin

2015 Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic 2oz Proof Silver Coin

2015 Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic 2oz Proof Silver Coin

2015 Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic 2oz Proof Silver Coin

2015 Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic 2oz Silver. Price includes all Eurozone import and VAT charges – last unit left. The Battle of the Atlantic was not won by any navy or air force, it was won by the courage, fortitude and determination of the British and Allied merchant navy. Rear Admiral Leonard Murray, Commander-in-Chief Canadian North Atlantic. From its very onset in September 1939, the Second World Wars longest continuous military campaign was fought in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean. During six long years of naval warfare, enemy U-boats and warships targeted Allied transport ships in an attempt to cut off vital Allied supply lines between Europe and North America. A decisive Nazi victory at sea could have starved Great-Britain into submission but Canadas Merchant Navy would play a central role in maintaining this Atlantic lifeline, which provided much-needed personnel, food, fuel and weapons to the Allied cause in Britain and beyond. While the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) could offer protection by air as far as its planes could travel, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) oversaw the placement of these ships into convoys; these column formations were then escorted by armed naval escorts. This perilous transatlantic journey carried great risk for the merchant mariners who served in Canadas fleet of transport ships. Knowing that their non-military vessels were key targets, they nonetheless carried out voyage after voyage, transporting vital supplies and dangerous cargo around the world through treacherous ocean passages and harsh conditions, ever vigilant of the constant enemy threat from above or below. At first, the Allies suffered devastating losses as U-boats were relentless, operating in groups (or wolf packs) to torpedo convoy ships. Many of these ships were lost in the North Atlantic, in an area nicknamed the black pit that was beyond the reach of Allied aircraft; others were sunk off the shores of South America and Africa. It also brought the war to Canadian shores as several ships fell prey to attack in Canadian waters, leading to the temporary closure of the St Lawrence River and Gulf of St. In the spring of 1943, the tide began to turn; Canadas shipbuilding industry was turning out new ships (including the famous corvettes), and Allied escort ships were better equipped and manned with experienced crews. Fast ships were positioned to come to the aid of a threatened convoy; small flight decks were added to merchant ships, allowing three or four aircraft to serve as additional defence and British Intelligence had finally cracked the secret code used by U-boat commanders. The Battle of the Atlantic continued on for two more years, until the very end of the war. Merchant ships made more than 25,000 voyages between 1939 and 1945, delivering 165 million tonnes of cargo overseas. In spite of the perilous task at hand, the heroism of these 12,000 Canadian men and women made an immeasurable contribution to the Allied war effort at home and abroad, and has left a proud legacy for all Canadians to remember. We think with special gratitude of the many merchant seamen who have fallen in the fight and whose service and sacrifice will always be a proud memory. Lord Leathers, Ministry of War Transport. Coin Metal: 9999 pure silver. Year of Issue: 2015. Coin Mintage: 5,000. Country of Issue: Canada (Royal Canadian Mint). The reverse design by Canadian artist Yves Bérubé features an impeccable combination of expert engraving and beautiful finishes and depicts the dangerous conditions endured by transatlantic ships during the Battle of the Atlantic between 1939 and 1945. It is a calm evening on July 11, 1943; in the foreground, the ocean steamer. SS Duchess of York. (left) is featured prominently, with a thick plume of steam billowing out from its funnels. Requisitioned as a troopship during the war, the large vessel is part of the convoy dubbed Faith, which has been spotted by enemy aircraft off the coast of Spain. Two Focke-Wulf Fw-200 Kondors have begun their high-level bombardment, with one bomb hitting the water starboard side off the ships bow, where detailed engraving adds movement through the motion of the waters surface. One of the convoys escort ships, the Tribal-class destroyer. (right), has unleashed anti-aircraft fire but it is all in vain against this airborne attack. And 34 of its crew would be added to the Allied casualties suffered during the Second World Wars Battle of the Atlantic, 628 of its survivors would be rescued and transported to safety by. Did you know Merchant ships made more than 25,000 voyages between 1939 and 1945, delivering 165 million tonnes of cargo overseas in convoy formations that were defended by armed naval escorts. On June 15, 1940, the. Attacks took place in the waters of the Caribbean and along the eastern seaboardincluding the Gulf of St. Lawrence, which led to the closure of the St. U-boats engaged in a wolf pack tactic of congregating as a group in the path of an oncoming convoy, then unleashing a mass attack to overwhelm the escort ships. Losses in the Battle of the Atlantic reached their peak in March 1943. Two months later, in May 1943, Allied forces turned the table destroying more than two dozen U-boats, forcing their temporary withdrawal from the North Atlantic; May 1943 is thus celebrated as the turning point of the Battle of the Atlantic. The range reached by Allied aircraft was limited during the early years, leaving convoys without an air escort for part of the journey; flight decks were later added onto merchant ships to create Merchant Aircraft Carriers (MACs) that would allow them to carry three or four aircraft for added airborne defence. When war was declared, Canada had 38 ocean-going merchant vessels; by 1945, Canadas shipyards had built 410, at a peak rate of almost two merchant ships per week in 1944. Canadas dedication to creating a merchant fleet made it the 4th largest during the war. The obverse features the effigy of King George VI by T. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with graphic beauty box. The item “2015 Merchant Navy in the Battle of the Atlantic 2oz Proof Silver Coin” is in sale since Wednesday, January 03, 2018. This item is in the category “Coins\Coins\World\Canada”. The seller is “minted-uk” and is located in Essex. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Region of Origin: Central America & Canada
  • Country: Canada
  • Year of Issue: 2015
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada

2012 Canada 1kg Fine Silver The Battle of Queenston Heights $250 Coin Rare

2012 Canada 1kg Fine Silver The Battle of Queenston Heights $250 Coin Rare

2012 Canada 1kg Fine Silver The Battle of Queenston Heights $250 Coin Rare

2012 Canada 1kg Fine Silver The Battle of Queenston Heights $250 Coin Rare

2012 Canada 1kg Fine Silver The Battle of Queenston Heights $250 Coin Rare

2012 Canada 1kg Fine Silver The Battle of Queenston Heights $250 Coin Rare

2012 Canada 1kg Fine Silver The Battle of Queenston Heights $250 Coin Rare

2012 Canada 1kg Fine Silver The Battle of Queenston Heights $250 Coin Rare

David Kellys renowned 1896 painting. Battle of Queenston Heights, 13 October 1812. Rendered in fine detail by Mint engravers, your coin is certain to be a favourite in your collection. Certificate includes a colour reproduction of David Kellys painting. 1 kilogram of fine silver (99.99% pure). Limited to 700 coins worldwide. Serrated edge and image relief adds to your coins uniqueness. Your coin depicts details from John David Kellys renowned 1896 painting. The famous artwork is one of the most highly recognized portrayals of the War of 1812 and of the Battle of Queenston Heights. In the foreground, Major General Isaac Brock lies dying as his soldiers struggle in vain to move him to safety. Behind him, British troops, Canadian militia, and First Nations warriors rush headlong into battle with the oncoming Americans, the fires and smoke of battle and rolling highlands of the region visible in the distance. The image is striking for its symbolic portrayal of British troops, Canadian militiamen, and First Nations warriors fighting together to fend off American invasion. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve. Your coin is accompanied by a serialized certificate – your proof of ownership for this coin. A unique opportunity to own a truly special coin! See pictures for additional details. (Or send me a message and I can combine it for you manually). The item “2012 Canada 1kg Fine Silver The Battle of Queenston Heights $250 Coin Rare” is in sale since Monday, January 23, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “coincollection-br4ndon” and is located in Whitby, Ontario. This item can be shipped worldwide.