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2010 Canadian 25-cent Remembrance Poppy/WWII 65th Anniv Coloured Quarter Coin – UNC ex Mint Roll

$5.00

Specification

Country of Issue: Canada
Issued by: Royal Canadian Mint
Era: 2015
Denomination: 25 Cent
Finish: Uncirculated
Weight: 4.4g
Diameter: 23.88mm
Metal: 94% steel, 3.8% copper, 2.2% nickel plating
Mark: –
Mintage: 11,000,000

In stock

SKU: 2195 Categories: New Arrivals, Royal Canadian Mint, Shop, World Coins Tags: 25 cent, Canadian, Coloured, Uncirculated

2010 Canadian 25-cent Remembrance Poppy/WWII 65th Anniv Coloured Quarter Coin – UNC ex Mint Roll

For all Canadians, the poppy is a poignant symbol of remembrance. By remembering the sacrifices they’ve made, we’re really saying “Thank you.” This Remembrance Day, honour every veteran and current Canadian Forces member by treasuring the Royal Canadian Mint’s new commemorative 25-cent Poppy circulation coin.

Design

The obverse design features Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in right profile at 77 years old, surrounded by the Latin inscription “ELIZABETH II D. G. REGINA”. This effigy was designed by Susanna Blunt.

Designed by Cosme Saffioti, the coin features a duo of iconic red poppies; Canada’s flower of remembrance, surrounding a lady in uniform. The denomination sits between the antlers. Text to the left displays the face value “25 cents”, while the date sits to the right.