The ridge where they gave their all - Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial

Nine kilometres north of the town of Albert in the Somme region of France, a large bronze caribou, the emblem of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, stands proud, its head raised in apparent defiance. This is the place where the Newfoundlanders faced their first battle in France.

The Newfoundlandtroops were renowned for their character; soldiers who could be relied upon whatever the cost and went into the battle with courage, skill and conviction. On July 1, 1916, during the Battle of the Somme, the Newfoundland Regiment moved across "no man's land" towards the enemy and lived up to their reputation.

On three bronze tablets located at the base of the caribou list the members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, the Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve and the Mercantile Marine who were lost during the First World War andwho have no known graves. In addition on another plaque found at the site are inscribed the words of John Oxenham that pay tribute to the brave souls who lost their lives - for the good of us all.

This coin is the second issue of the National War Memorials series.
The first coin of the series, released in 2006, depicts the National War Memorial.
The second coin of the series, released in 2006, depicts the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland memorial.
The third and the third coin of the series, released in 2007, depicts the Vimy Ridge.

NATIONAL WAR MEMORIALS - BEAUMONT-HAMEL NEWFOUNDLAND MEMORIAL - 2006 CANADIAN COINS 02 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 18- MILITARY and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.