{"product_id":"2026-2-100th-anniversary-of-the-royal-canadian-legion-colourized-special-wrapped-roll-of-25pcs","title":"2026 $2 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion Colourized Special Wrapped Roll of 25pcs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2026 $2 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Legion Colourized Special Wrapped Roll of 25pcs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-short-desc default-links\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"tmx-rtf-medium-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA century strong: The Royal Canadian Legion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc default-links -is-opened\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 $2 100th Anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion commemorative circulation coin honours a century of devotion and affirms our collective thanks to those whose lives have focused on national service. Find it in your pocket change, or get a Colourized Special Wrap Roll of 25 coins, each featuring the same design accented with the colours of the Legion’s royal crest—gold and blue, white and red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollect the special-themed $2 coin by the roll.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded as The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League, The Royal Canadian Legion traces its origins back to 1925 and was officially incorporated by a special Act of Parliament on July 17, 1926—making that date the organization’s official anniversary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eIncludes the Poppy\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo Poppies appear on the coin’s reverse: a Legion member offers one to a child and their mother on the inner core, while the Poppy on the rim is based on the Legion’s logo. In Canada, the Legion championed the Poppy as a symbol of Remembrance and continues to steward its meaning through the annual Poppy Campaign, shaping a national ritual of Remembrance and support.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"blurb-block__title\"\u003eA view of the reverse design, visible on one or both ends of the roll\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-blurb-block__wysiwyg\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach coin included in the Special Wrap Roll has a reverse and obverse design. The production process and quality assurance for uncirculated Special Wrap Rolls allows for either the reverse design on both ends, or the reverse design on one end and the obverse on the other. It is not possible for the Mint to guarantee or foresee which of the two versions will be shipped.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse design by Canadian artist Vladyslava Pashchenko features an adaptation of The Royal Canadian Legion royal crest in the core, brought to life in colour on the colourized coin. The Legion’s Latin motto, “MEMORIAM · EORUM · RETINEBIMUS” (meaning “We Will Remember Them”), is set behind silhouettes of a Legion member offering a Poppy flower to a child with their mother. Inscribed along the outer rim are “THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION” and “LA LÉGION ROYALE CANADIENNE”, along with “100 YEARS \/ ANS” and the double dates “1926-2026” reflecting the 100-year anniversary. The Legion’s Poppy logo appears between the two micro-engraved security marks. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRCM Number: 254430 \u003cbr\u003eMintage: 25,000 \u003cbr\u003eComposition: Outer ring: Three-ply nickel-plated steel; Inner core: Three-ply brass-plated aluminum bronze, with selective colour\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 6.99 g (per coin) \u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 28 mm (per coin) \u003cbr\u003eFace Value: $2 \u003cbr\u003eFinish: Circulation \u003cbr\u003eEdge: Interrupted serrations \u003cbr\u003eArtist: Vladyslava Paschenko (reverse), Steven Rosati (obverse) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tmx-pdp__about-desc-container\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Royal Canadian Legion, a century strong.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonour The Royal Canadian Legion and its enduring contribution to community strength across Canada, grounded in service, Remembrance, and unwavering support for Veterans and their families.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoin collecting made easy.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eEach Coloured Special Wrap Roll contains 25 selectively coloured $2 100th Anniversary of The Royal Canadian Legion coins. Also available: A Non-colourized Special Wrap Roll of engraved-only $2 coins. Get both versions!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures the Legion’s royal crest.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse design centres on the Legion’s crest, brought to life by a selective application of gold, blue, white and red paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe art of Remembrance.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin artist, Vladyslava Pashchenko of Calgary, Alberta (Castor Legion Branch #119), previously won the Legion National Foundation Senior Colour Poster Contest in 2023, as part of the Legion’s annual National Youth Remembrance Contests.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUncirculated coins.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe 25 coins in each Special Wrap Roll are uncirculated: they all have a newly minted quality and feature the same engraved reverse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA 2026 commemoration.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIntended to be collected and shared, the $2 commemorative circulation coin continues the centennial commemoration started by the 2026 Fine Silver Proof Dollar, bringing it into the pockets and collections of Canadians.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA symbol of gratitude, of national memory.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA must-have for collectors and history buffs, and for all who support the Legion and its mission of assisting Canada’s Veterans and their communities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited supply.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLimited to 25,000 rolls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/1744\/7457\/files\/RCL_logo1_CMYK_EN_2022.png?v=1759347684\" alt=\"\" width=\"326\" height=\"114\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe trademarks Poppy Design, LEGION \u0026amp; Design and LEGION are owned and registered by The Royal Canadian Legion (Dominion Command) and are used under licence. 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