20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (George V - The battle of Vimy Ridge) Coin

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (George V - The battle of Vimy Ridge)

Country: Canada
Denomination: 20 Dollars 20 CAD = 15 USD
Year: 2017
Material: Silver (.9999)
Weight: 31.39 g
Shape: Round
Diameter: 38 mm
Type: Non circulating coin
Catalog list: canada

Description:

Obverse

Gold plated Effigy of King George V to right, value below

Reverse

Using the battlefield as a backdrop, the reverse centres on a close view of a lone Canadian soldier, his face purposely omitted so as to represent any of the combatants during the Battle of Vimy Ridge (April 9-12, 1917). Selective gold plating adds a golden hue to the belted khaki jacket with detachable shoulder straps and a standup collar, which features the maple leaf insignia of the Canadian Expeditionary Forces. This “Unknown Soldier” holds a steel trench helmet in his left hand; behind his left shoulder is one of the many 18-pound guns that provided the artillery fire used in the Canadians’ creeping barrage. Below the soldier is the winged figure of “Victory,” with selective gold plating used to recreate the bronze-hued Victory Medal that was awarded to Allied soldiers in 1919.

Related Coins

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Rainbow Trout)

643 0 comments

Country: Canada / Denomination: 20 Dollars 20 CAD = 15 USD
Year: 2015 / Material: Silver (.9999)

Find on eBay View All Details

5 Dollars - Elizabeth II (1 oz Lynx)

672 0 comments

Country: Canada / Denomination: 5 Dollars 5.00 CAD = 3.86 USD
Year: 2005 / Material: Silver (.9999)

Find on eBay View All Details

50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Confederation)

698 0 comments

Country: Canada / Denomination: 50 Cents 0.5 CAD = 0.39 USD
Year: 1992 / Material: Nickel

Find on eBay View All Details

3 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Maple Leaf Hologram)

665 0 comments

Country: Canada / Denomination: 3 Dollars 3 CAD = 2.32 USD
Year: 2003 / Material: Silver (.999)

Find on eBay View All Details

1 Dollar - Elizabeth II (Hudson Bay Co.)

633 0 comments

Country: Canada / Denomination: 1 Dollar 1 CAD = 0.77 USD
Year: 1995 / Material: Silver (.925)

Find on eBay View All Details

1 Cent - Elizabeth II (Small leaves design - 1908)

813 0 comments

Country: Canada / Denomination: 1 Cent 0.01 CAD = 0.0077 USD
Year: 2017 / Material: Silver (.9999)

Find on eBay View All Details

50 Cents - Elizabeth II (Golden Forget-Me-Not)

680 0 comments

Country: Canada / Denomination: 50 Cents 0.50 CAD = 0.39 USD
Year: 2007 / Material: Silver (.925)

Find on eBay View All Details

½ Penny - George IV (no hyphen)

679 0 comments

Country: Canadian provinces (Nova Scotia) (Canada) / Denomination: 1/2 Penny = 1/24 Shilling = 1/480 Pound (1/480)
Year: 1823 / Material: Copper

Find on eBay View All Details