This tangible link to the past will transport you onto the front lines of the Great War, where the circa 1916 Mark I model helmet worn by Canadian and other British Empire soldiers often deflected a bullet and saved the life of the soldier who wore it. The coin has a weight of about one and a half ounces of pure silver, and a mintage of just 6,500. The coin itself is both distressed and antiqued with a battle-worn appearance. The “cracks” and “dents” bring to life the difficult conditions and constant peril Canadian soldiers had to endure, while the engraved motto along the brim “LEST WE FORGET” connects the past to the present, reminding us of the sacrifices made to pave the way for the freedoms we enjoy today. The design is completed with engraved poppies and the double dates “1918″ and “2018″, marking the centennial of Armistice. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt engraved deep in the recessed circular crown, while the legend and face value are engraved on the brim. FEATURES: Produced By: RCM Denomination: 25 Dollars Year: 2018 TECHNICAL SPECS: Diameter: 52.35 mm Material: Silver Fineness: 0.9999 Weight: 47.6 grams Bullion Weight: 1.53 Troy Ounces EXTENDED INFORMATION: Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II Reverse: 1961 Mark I Model Combat Helmet-Shaped Coin Finish: Proof Quantity Produced: 6,500 Monarch: Queen Elizabeth II Theme: Canadian, Royal Canadian Mint, International Commemoratives.
