| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| In personal collections | 23 |
| General Description | In the spring of 1917, the Allies launched a new offensive on the Western Front, where all four divisions of the Canadian Corps were ordered to capture the heavily fortified Vimy Ridge. For the first time ever, divisions from all across Canada fought side-by-side at the same time to secure victory using an innovative tactic known as a creeping barrage. This two-dollar coin commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Honour the solidarity, bravery and sacrifice of Canadians who fought together to take Vimy Ridge. |
| Obv. Description | Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II facing right |
| Rev. Description | The reverse design by Canadian artist Tony Bianco features the Canadian National Vimy Memorial in Vimy, France flanked by a First World War soldier on the left and a veteran soldier on the right. |
| Diameter | 28.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.00 mm |
| Weight | 6.0000 g |
| Material | Bi-metallic Nickel (ring) and Aluminum-Bronze (center) |
| Orientation | Medal |
| Mint | Canada - Royal Canadian Mint |
| Edge Type | plain and reeded in segments |
| Edge Inscription | CANADA 2 DOLLARS |
| Designer | reverse: Tony Bianco |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
