Catalog
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Year | 2019 |
| Type | Commemorative circulation coin |
| Value | 2 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic |
| Weight | 6.99 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | Susan Taylor |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | RCM/MRC#174205, RCM/MRC#174707, KM#2764.1 |
| Obverse description | Head of Queen Elizabeth II, as at 77 years of age, bare headed, wearing necklace and earrings, facing right. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering |
ELIZABETH II D·G·REGINA CANADA 2 DOLLARS (Translation: Elizabeth II Queen by the grace of God) |
| Reverse description | Canadian soldiers peer from their landing craft en route to Juno Beach as naval and air forces support the Allied landings. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | D-DAY LE JOUR J REMEMBER 2019 SOUVENIR AD |
| Edge | Interrupted Serrations with lettering separated by a maple |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
2019 - Individual circulation coin - 775 000 2019 - RCM/MRC#172968 Special wrap roll - 125 000 2019 - RCM/MRC#174707 Collection card - 100 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 1011290020 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context:Issued by Canada in 2019, this 2-dollar bimetallic coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the pivotal landings in Normandy on June 6, 1944. During Queen Elizabeth II's reign, it pays tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of Canadian forces who stormed Juno Beach. This event marked a critical turning point in World War II, contributing to Western Europe's liberation and ultimate victory.
Artistry:The reverse design, by Canadian artist Tony Bianco, depicts three Canadian soldiers – representing Army, Navy, and Air Force – storming the beaches of Normandy. Their determined expressions and equipment are rendered with striking realism, evoking the landings' intensity. The iconic D-Day invasion stripes are visible on the inner core, with "75 YEARS ANS" inscribed. The obverse features Queen Elizabeth II's regal effigy by Susanna Blunt, standard for Canadian coinage, providing a dignified counterpoint to the dynamic reverse.
Technical/Grading:This bimetallic coin, weighing 6.99 grams and measuring 28 mm, consists of an aluminum bronze inner core and