Canada: 2014 $5 First World War - Canadian Expeditionary Force Pure Silver Coin

 Canada: 2014 $5 First World War - Canadian Expeditionary ForceCoin

Composition: pure silver

Finish: proof

Design: The background, a convoy of ships represent those who first delivered Canada to the war in 1914. The First World War was the last conflict to be uniquely defined by the foot soldier; therefore, the lone soldier in the foreground is particularly poignant. Already shaped by the battles of 1915, our soldier is kneeling with his right foot stretched past the circular image frame. He is pondering his journey as he looks out into the horizon where silhouettes of battle-weary soldiers march on in the distance – much as they did through to the final days of war in 1918. The Maple Leaf crest cap badge at the bottom of the image adds motifs linked to the CEF as a tribute to its contributions.

Mintage: 10000

Packaging: Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian maroon clamshell case. It is protected by a black box.