One of the first big commemorations in recognition of The Royal Canadian Legion’s centenary this year is right on the money. In mid-January, The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled limited-edition gold and silver collector coins featuring designs celebrating the RCL’s 100th anniversary.
The artwork of the $100 pure gold coin, which features two Legion members facing a collage of Great War symbols, was created by Canadian artist Laurie McGaw.
“It was an honour to be chosen to create a coin design commemorating this important anniversary,” said McGaw. “The Second World War had a profound impact on my parents’ lives: my mom was an army nursing sister who cared for my dad, a Canadian soldier, in an army hospital in Toronto. My goal was to reflect the deep respect Legion members have for all who served Canada.”
The fine silver proof dollar, meanwhile, boasts a design by Canadian artist Steve Hepburn. It shows two Legion members in reflection above an arrangement of 14 poppies, one for each province and territory and one to represent the Legion’s international branches. There is also a forget-me-not, a floral symbol of remembrance for Newfoundland and Labrador, among the poppies.
A fine silver proof set, which includes a selectively rose gold-plated version of the silver coin, was also released. Check mint.ca
for current pricing of each of the new products.
Advertisement
