Description: This offer is for one BU coin, from an original mint roll. Comes in plastic pouchStock photo in the ad, you will receive a different coin. The story behind the coin During the First World War, the landscape of France and Belgium turned to fields of mud where little or nothing could grow. But unusually warm temperatures in April and May 1915 caused vibrant red poppies to appear amidst the chaos and destruction of the Second Battle of Ypres. It was the sight of these resilient flowers blooming on the battlefield that inspired a Canadian military doctor to write a poem in honour of his fallen comrades. And so it was, in early May a century ago, that Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae composed In Flanders Fields, now one of our nation's best-known literary works. The poem inspired an American woman, Moina Michael, to make and sell red silk poppies to be worn in remembrance. The tradition was brought to England by Anna Guérin, and the idea of the poppy as memorial flower quickly spread through the Commonwealth. Today, the poem and the poppy that inspired it remain two of the most recognized symbols of remembrance honouring every Canadian who has served our country.
Price: 4.99 CAD
Location: Toronto, ON
End Time: 2024-02-06T21:40:11.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.48 CAD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Certification: Uncertified
