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

Issuer Canada
Year 2016
Type Non-circulating coin
Value 20 Dollars
Currency Dollar (1858-date)
Composition Silver (.9999)
Weight 31.39 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness 3.29 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RCM/MRC#147828, KM#2173
Obverse description Bust of King George V, wearing a crown, facing left.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering GEORGIVS 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 description Recreation 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering CANADA 1916 2016 THE SOMME OFFENSIVE LA BATAILLE DE LA SOMME
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 2016 - Proof with 24-Karat Gold-Plating - 3 247
Numisquare ID 5162970650
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