Composition : 92,5% silver, 7,5% copper
Mintage : 20,000

The Canadian quest for peace and freedom during the Second World War

Honour those Canadians who served in the Second World War with this important series of six 50-cent sterling silver coins. Each coin highlights a significant contribution that our troops made topave the way for the Allies ultimate victory 60 years ago. A historictribute no collection should be without.
Standing with Britain during "its finest hour"
The Battle of Britain (July - October 1940)
Honour the Canadians that fought alongside British pilots, seamen and ground corps during the nine-month siegeof the coveted island nation.
Beginning the final advance into Europe
Liberation of the Netherlands (September 1944 - May 1945)
Discover the story behind the special bond that was forged between Holland and Canada during the critical last weeks of the Second World War.
Gaining control of the Mediterranean
Conquest of Sicily (July - August 1943)
Salute the sheer determination and daring exploits as Canadians fought formidable armies and scorching summer heat to march through Sicily.
Opening the Allied supply line into Europe
Battle of the Scheldt (October - November 1944)
Witness the revival of Europe's key inland port as Canadians conquered German defences on the Netherland's impassable lowlands.
To capture a bridgehead
Raid on Dieppe (August 1942)
Pay tribute to extraordinary bravery and the valuable lessons that were learned as Canadians put their lives on the line to raid the critical seaport of Dieppe.
Supporting Europe's war effort
The Battle of the Atlantic (September 1939 - May 1945)
Remember Canada's daring merchant fleets that crossed the Atlantic to bring much-needed men and supplies to Europe - despite the ominous threat of German U-boats.

60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II - 2005 CANADIAN COINS is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 01- STERLING SILVER and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.