2014 2 oz. Pure Gold Coin – Canadian Machine Gunner in Training – 75th Anniversary of the Declaration of the Second World War
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The coin presents a side-profile of a Canadian machine gun regiment during training. At left, a private is seated as he steadies a tripod-mounted Vickers machine gun, while a sergeant stands above him and directs the private’s attention to a target in the distance. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
RARE COIN SIZE: Only the second time the Royal Canadian Mint has issued a full 2-ounce 99.99% pure gold coin at a sizable 42 mm diameter.
This beautifully detailed 250-dollar coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Second World War–a conflict that had an immediate and long-lasting impact on Canada and the world.
The coin’s depiction of a gunner in training pays tribute to those who served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War.
An eye-catching coin rendered with the Royal Canadian Mint’s world-class artistry and the skilful melding of design and engraving.
This coin is 99.99% pure gold.
Limited mintage worldwide of only 200.
Specifications
No: 130577
Mintage: 200
Material: Pure Gold (99.99%)
Finish: Proof
Weight: 62.34g
Diameter: 42mm
Edge: Serrated
Certificate: Serialized
Face Value: 250 Dollars