20 Dollars In the name of George V, The Somme Offensive

€1.00
IssuerCanada
Year2016
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value20 Dollars
CurrencyDollar (1858-date)
CompositionSilver (.9999)
Weight31.39 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness3.29 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#147828, KM#2173
Obverse descriptionBust of King George V, wearing a crown, facing left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringGEORGIVS V DEI GRA: REX ET IND: IMP B.M. 20 DOLLARS
(Translation: George V, King and Emperor of India by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionRecreation of a soldier’s viewpoint in battle during the Somme Offensive of 1916 with selective gold plating that recreates the winged figure of “Victory” from the Victory Medal, which was awarded in 1919 to all ranks of the Allied forces who served in the First World War
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCANADA 1916 2016 THE SOMME OFFENSIVE LA BATAILLE DE LA SOMME
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage2016  - Proof with 24-Karat Gold-Plating - 3 247
Catalog ID5162970650
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