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2020 Canada 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII Commemorative Collector Keepsake

2020 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII Set
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2020 Canada 75th Anniversary of the End of WWII Commemorative Collector Keepsake

With its "V" for Victory and its coded message to Canadians everywhere, Thomas Shingles' Victory design reflected this nation's spirit in 1945. Now, 75 years later, the Royal Canadian Mint is bringing the famous design back on a new $2 commemorative circulation coin, which honours the contributions and sacrifices that paved the way to Allied victory.

The reverse pays tribute to the Victory 5-cent coin designed by Thomas Shingles ("T.S."). On the inner core, a "V" for Victory is overlaid with a flaming torch and flanked by maple leaves, while the double dates "1945" and "2020" commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. At the top of the outer ring, two images of a maple leaf appear within the line pattern. The words "VICTORY" and "VICTOIRE" are framed by an inscription in International (Morse) Code; when translated, the dots and dashes mean "WE WIN WHEN WE WORK WILLINGLY" and "LA BONNE VOLONTÉ EST GAGE DE VICTOIRE". At the bottom of the outer ring, the inscriptions "REMEMBER" and "SOUVENIR" are paired with two security marks consisting of a maple leaf within another maple leaf. The selectively coloured version of the $2 coin adds a deep blue colour to the "V" symbol and a mix of orange and yellow to the silver torch's flame. The obverse features the word "CANADA", the denomination ("2 DOLLARS") and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

This keepsake set features two versions of Canada's $2 circulation coin issued in 2020 to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Both the uncoloured and coloured versions appear alongside the classic $1, 25-, 10- and 5-cent circulation pieces, and all six coins are packaged in a striking collector card.

Specifications:
Item Number: 175979
Mintage: 100,000
Finish: Circulation
Packaging: Gift Card Packaging

2 dollars - coloured
Composition: Outer ring: Three ply nickel finish plated steel; Inner core: Three ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze
Weight: 6.99 g
Diameter: 28.0 mm
Edge: Interrupted serrations
Artist: Thomas Shingles (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

2 dollars - uncoloured
Composition: Outer ring: Three ply nickel finish plated steel; Inner core: Three ply brass finish plated aluminum bronze
Weight: 6.99 g
Diameter: 28.0 mm
Edge: Interrupted serrations
Artist: Thomas Shingles (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

1 dollar
Composition: Three ply brass plated steel
Weight: 6.27 g
Diameter: 26.50 mm 11 sided
Edge: Plain
Artist: Robert-Ralph Carmichael (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

25 cents
Composition: Three ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight: 4.4 g
Diameter: 23.88 mm
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

10 cents
Composition: Three ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight: 1.75 g
Diameter: 18.03 mm
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Emanuel Hahn (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

5 cents
Composition: Three ply nickel finish plated steel
Weight: 3.95 g
Diameter: 21.2 mm
Edge: Plain
Artist: G.E. Kruger Gray (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Special Features:
• Tokens of the Past: To mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, the Royal Canadian Mint has brought back the Victory nickel design that is a longstanding symbol of hope.
• Pieces of Canadian coin history: The wartime design is part of the Mint's history - Thomas Shingles designed it in his first year as Master Engraver of the Royal Canadian Mint.
• The year in coins: Grouped together in a keepsake collector card, this set furnishes you with uncirculated versions of Canadian circulation coins issued in 2020.

Packaging:
Gift Card Packaging.

Keeping the story alive | 75th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War


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