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1971 Denmark. 5 Øre - Frederik IX   |
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Bedrock of the Community
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On a similar vein - France 1961 5 centimes:  |
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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This 2015 commemorative silver dollar from Canada presents a large red (enameled) poppy flower on its reverse. The coin was issued by the Royal Canadian Mint (R C M) as part of a multi-coin program to mark the 100th anniversary of the writing of the poem "In Flanders Fields" by Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian physician who treated battlefield wounded. "In Flanders Fields," McCrae's most well-known poem, was written during the time he served in World War I. It was written shortly after the Second Battle of Ypres in Belgium, and was written as a memorial to McCrae's friend who died in the battle, as well as for all of the brave soldiers who gave their lives. The red poppy flowers seen growing in the fields at Ypres that served as McCrae's inspiration has become the most-often used international symbol to recall those who made the ultimate sacrific in war. I think Tony Bianco, the designer of the coin's commemorative reverse, did an outstanding job. I find the design to be very powerful, yet accessible and meaningful to almost any viewer. It's one of my favorite designs in the Canadian commemorative silver dollar series.  Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Beautiful coin, commems!  Italy 20 lire showing oak leaves and an acorn:  |
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Nice examples!  |
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Bedrock of the Community
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1963 Netherlands Antilles 5 Cents - Juliana.  Obverse Orange blossom within circle  |
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1963 Netherlands Antilles 5 Cents - Juliana. Fantastic! |
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Bedrock of the Community
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1963 Republica de Guatemala. 50 centavos.   Reverse A white nun orchid |
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Nice example! |
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2014-dated 100 pesos from Colombia, showing the Espeletia plant, also known as 'frailejones'. This family of plants are perennial shrubs that thrive at high altitudes in Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela:  |
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Very nice! |
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1949 R Repubblica Italiana. L.10   Reverse The olive branch of fruit with leaves, |
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Fantastic! |
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1993 Malta. 25 cents.   Reverse A branch of Evergreen Rose (Maltese: Ghirlanda; Scientific: Rosa sempervirens) |
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I've always thought the wreath of shamrocks around the denomination was a genius touch. (My apologies: the toning and luster on this little gem are not well-handled by my cheapo Canon scanner.)
Ireland, 1813 10d silver Bank Token. Davis 89.
"If everything seems to be under control, you're just not going fast enough."
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