The year 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the poem In Flanders Fields, which was written by Canadian physician Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae amid the horrors of the Second Battle of Ypres in May 1915. Through his hauntingly poignant poem, McCrae succeeded in giving a voice to the 60,000 Canadians who would lose their lives in the First World War, and ignited an international effort to keep their legacy alive. To mark this anniversary, this fine silver coin is a solemn remembrance of those who bravely served their country abroad in a time of war-lest we forget. The reverse image by Canadian artist Tony Bianco masterfully combines vibrantly colour with finely detailed engraving to create a stirring scene of remembrance at a soldier’s grave. There is an unusual stillness in the air as two Canadian soldiers take the time to quietly remember a fallen friend and colleague, who lies buried far from home in a field that is resplendent with the red poppies described in John McCrae’s poem, In Flanders Fields. With his head bent down and hat removed, one solemn soldier stands to the left of the stone grave; on the right side of the image, the second soldier kneels before the cross on one leg, his head bent down in quiet reflection. These two soldiers are among the many who will help carry the legacy left behind by the fallen; it is they who will “take up our quarrel with the foe” and who will carry out the call to action described in the lines to you from failing hands we throw / The torch; be yours to hold it high. ” In the background, McCrae’s handwritten first line of his famous poem is inscribed in both English and in French: “In Flanders fields where poppies blow” and “Au champ d’honneur, les coquelicots. The poem served as the inspiration behind the adoption of the poppy as a widely recognised memorial symbol, making this coin a fitting tribute to the brave Canadians who served their country in times of war-not only in the First World War, but in other conflicts that followed. Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, with a limited mintage of just 1,500 coins worldwide. Selective colouring beautifully recreates the vibrant poppies that surround the uniformed soldiers, bringing this touching scene to life and further enhancing the design’s finely detailed engraving. A striking collectible for commemorators, and a prestigious addition to any Canadian military- or history-themed collection. A symbolic gift for those in the military, or as a tribute to loved ones who were lost at war. Packaging: Maroon clamshell with custom beauty box. PLEASE DO NOT SEND US A MESSAGE STATING THIS, WE KNOW. All images are for the actual item being auctioned unless otherwise stated. Some mint products may have stock images. Item’s Condition- Please see photos for condition. If you have any concerns regarding an items condition please ask prior to purchasing the item. Our expert staff have over 40+ years experience in the business. Our grades are the opinion of our knowledgeable staff. These grades are for a reference base for our customers only and we have graded these coins to the best of our ability. Other graders opinions may differ from ours, as they would with many other professional dealers. If the coins are sent into a grading service they maybe be subject to a higher or lower grade than that of what we have advertised as that would be the opinion of the particular grader grading the coin/banknote and we are not responsible for individual opinions/standards of other graders or companies. We do stand by our grading and offer our grades as an honest opinion to the best of our professional ability. Mint Products- Some mint products may have stock images. Some products may be in original mint state/still sealed in mint packaging or shrink wrap as issued by the mint, however not all items will be. This will be noted in the description. Please do not message us requesting that we do. Auctiva offers Free Image Hosting and Editing. Auctiva gets you noticed! Track Page Views With.