The Canadian armed forces played a leading role in the liberation of the Netherlands that was completed on May 5, 1945. As they marched through the region, the Canadians also averted a humanitarian crisis by negotiating with the Germans to bring food to the starving civilians. This benevolent act only intensified the friendship that was forged between these two nations ; a bond that has endured for 60 years and is celebrated with this special edition set that includes a Canadian 25-cent sterling silver coin and eight brilliant uncirculated Euro coins plusa commemorative medallion from the Royal Dutch Mint. ItÆs a rare international commemorative every collector will want to own! Limited to 3,500 sets worldwide

60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBERATION OF THE NETHERLANDS - 2005 CANADIAN COINS is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 14- FOREIGN STORIES & CULTURES and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.