20 Dollars In the name of George V; Battle of Vimy Ridge, Canada

20 Dollars In the name of George V; Battle of Vimy Ridge, Canada, 2017 obverse image20 Dollars In the name of George V; Battle of Vimy Ridge, Canada, 2017 reverse image
20 Dollars In the name of George V; Battle of Vimy Ridge coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Canada flagCanada
  • Years of Minting:
    2017
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Royal Canadian Mint of Ottawa, Canada (1908-date)
20 Dollars In the name of George V; Battle of Vimy Ridge Reference Price

Reference Price

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The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

20 Dollars In the name of George V; Battle of Vimy Ridge Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:


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.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


Pandora Young

Obverse

Description:


Bust of King George V, wearing a crown, facing left.

Engraver:


n/a

Designer:


Edgar Bertram MacKennal

Edge

Description:


Reeded

20 Dollars In the name of George V; Battle of Vimy Ridge Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


GEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP B.M. 20 DOLLARS

Reverse:


CANADA 1917 2017 PY THE BATTLE OF VIMY RIDGE LA BATAILLE DE LA CRETE DE VIMY

20 Dollars In the name of George V; Battle of Vimy Ridge Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.9999)

Size

20 Dollars In the name of George V; Battle of Vimy Ridge sizes
  • Weight:31.39 g
  • Diameter:38 mm
  • Thickness:3.29 mm
  • Edge:Reeded
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