{"product_id":"canada-silver-2015-d100-in-flanders-fields-100th-anniv-10_015oz_-_9999-artofwar-100","title":"Canada Silver 2015 $100 100th Anniversary of In Flanders Fields 10.015oz, .9999","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"rich-editor-text-content-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eSilver Commemorative $100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eSilver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e2015\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e$100\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eProof\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eWeight (oz):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e10.015\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003ePurity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e0.9999\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eMintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e498\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eCoin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLow mintage for a 10 oz. silver coin! Commemorates John McCrae's famous poem. Order today!\u003cbr\u003eIn Flanders fields the poppies blow\u003cbr\u003eBetween the crosses, row on row,\u003cbr\u003eThat mark our place; and in the sky\u003cbr\u003eThe larks, still bravely singing, fly\u003cbr\u003eScarce heard amid the guns below.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - In Flanders Fields, John McCrae (1872-1918)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the tragedies of the First World War came a timeless poem: 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the poem In Flanders Fields, which was written by Canadian military doctor Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae amid the horrors of the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915. Through his hauntingly poignant poem, McCrae succeeded in giving a voice to the 60,000 Canadians who ultimately lost their lives in the First World War, and ignited an international effort to keep their legacy alive. To mark this anniversary, this striking coin is a solemn remembrance of the 600,000 Canadians who served their country from 1914 to 1918, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice-lest we forget.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommemorates John McCrae's famous poem. Order today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial features:\u003cbr\u003eA moving commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Canadian John McCrae's famous poem,which helped transform the poppy into a world-renowned memorial symbol.\u003cbr\u003eThe poem inspired the adoption of the poppy as an internationally recognized memorial symbol, making this coina fitting tribute to the more than 600,000 Canadians who served abroad during the First World War, andthe 60,000 who perished.\u003cbr\u003eStunning use of finishes and masterful engraving showcase the intricacies of the design.\u003cbr\u003eCrafted from 99.99% pure silver, with a limited mintage of just 500 coins worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eA striking collectible for commemorators, and a prestigious addition to any Canadian military- or history-themed collection.\u003cbr\u003eA symbolic gift for those in the military, or as a tribute to loved ones who were lost at war.\u003cbr\u003eYour coin is GST\/HST exempt.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout the Design:\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by Canadian artist Tony Bianco, your coin featuresbeautifully detailed engraving that transports the viewer back to May 1915, back to the fields near Ypres. The author of the poem, Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, occupies the centre of the reverse's image field; identified as medical personnel by thecross shoulder patch on his uniform, McCrae is seated on a pile of rubble with pen and paper in hand. Surrounded by a sea of poppies blooming between themakeshift graves of fallen soldiers, McCrae begins to write In Flanders Fields, with the first paragraph of the poem in both Englishand French.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J\u0026M Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40785139662923,"sku":"RCM.CA.SV.CN.003559-ARTOFWAR.100","price":918.83,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/jandmcoins.com\/products\/canada-silver-2015-d100-in-flanders-fields-100th-anniv-10_015oz_-_9999-artofwar-100","provider":"J\u0026M Coin \u0026 Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}