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2015 Canada $75 Allied Gold 1/4oz. Pure Gold (No Tax)
The harrowing 1940 rescue of Norway's national treasury from the grasp of Nazi invaders to safekeeping in Canada is one of the most intriguing escape stories of the Second World War. This beautifully designed 99.99% pure gold coin commemorates the unwavering heroism of those who fought and celebrates the coming together of Allied nations at one of the world's darkest hours.
Commemorates the amazing rescue of Norway's treasury, royal family, and government from Nazi occupiers!
About the Design:
The reverse image by Canadian artist Joel Kimmel presents the route taken by the Norwegian gold to Canada by way of England. This coin's symbolically rich reverse design is layered over a stylized map showing northern Europe, the Atlantic, and eastern Canada. Four stars mark strategic regions of gold movement from Europe to Canada during the war, including Norway, England, France, and Canada. Engraved over the map is a maple leaf whose left side is from a Canadian sugar maple and whose right side is from a Norway maple. The reverse is also engraved with the bilingual commemorative text "THE ALLIED GOLD/L'OR DES ALLIES" and "75 YEARS/ANS" and the word "CANADA."
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell with a custom beauty box.
Specifications
No: 146810
Mintage: 1,500
Composition: 99.99% pure gold
Finish: proof
Weight (g): 7.8
Diameter (mm): 20
Edge: serrated
Certificate: serialized
Face value: 75 dollars
Artist: Joel Kimmel (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)
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