Canada Gold 2005 $50 60th Anniversary of the End of 2'nd World War .22

Canada Gold 2005 $50 60th Anniversary of the End of 2'nd World War .225oz, .583

Canada Gold 2005 $50 60th Anniversary of the End of 2'nd World War .225oz, .583

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Country:Canada
Collection:Gold Commemorative $50
Metal:Gold
Year:2005
Denomination:$50
Finish:Complete
Weight (oz):0.225
Purity:0.583
Mintage:4000
Product type:Coin

Victory at last!
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War

When the Second World War began with Hitler's invasion of Poland on September 1, 1939, Canada was hardly prepared to take up arms. Its regular army had a mere 4,500 men, supported by 51,100 partly-trained reservists. Less than 20 modern aircrafts and only six warships were at the ready.

Still, this nation of 11 million people rose to the challenge in support of Britain and France.

Canada declared war on Germany on September 10th, 1939, and by month's end, over 58,000 Canadians had enlisted to assume military roles. Canada's contributions were diverse, and every role was carried out with conviction and honour.

In total, more than one million Canadians joined the fight for freedom but the cost was high: over 45,000 ddead with thousands more scarred for life.

On May 8, 1945, they celebrated Germany's surrender and eagerly waited to return home. By early 1946, most were back in Canada to discover that their great sacrifice had forged a new world. Not only did it win freedom, it shaped the identity of a nation and earned Canada newfound respect around the world.

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