{"product_id":"canada-silver-2018-d20-france-world-war-i-allies-pf-1_009oz_-_9999","title":"Canada Silver 2018 $20 First World War Allies: France PF 1.009oz, .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 $20\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\"\u003e2018\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e$20\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eComplete\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eWeight (oz):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e1.009\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\"\u003e5000\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\u003eYour third coin in the series salutes France. Order today.\u003cbr\u003eThe gold-plated insignia of the French infantry is a symbol of hard-fought victories in such places as Verdun, the site of the longest and costliest battle; along the Marne, where \"les Poilus\" helpedturn the tide of war in 1918; and a month later at Amiens, where French, British, Canadian, Australian and American forces took part in a coordinated offensive that finally ended the mud-soaked nightmare of trench warfare. But above the trenches that left their mark on France and Belgium, the First World War also accelerated the developmentof a key component of modern warfare: aircraft. Barely a decade after the first powered flight, planes that were still regarded as a novelty quickly evolved from reconnaissance flyers to machine gun-equippedfighters-and France was at the forefront of aviation progress, with its escadrilles and fighter pilots fighting for control of the skies until the very end.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour coin is a tribute to France's triumphs and sacrifices during the First World War. Order today.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial features:\u003cbr\u003eTHIRD IN FIRST WORLD WAR ALLIES 4-COIN SERIES: On the 100th anniversary of theArmistice of 11 November 1918, this four-coin series reflects on the wartime contributions of select Allied forces who were united in a common cause and bound by heroism and duty.\u003cbr\u003eFOUR ALLIES, ONE LAST PUSH: While Canadian and French forces fought in the trenches, Canadian airmen also served in the skies, where France's escadrilles and fighter pilots wereat the forefront of aircraft development.\u003cbr\u003eTHE IMAGE OF HOPE: Your highly detailed coin presents the view from the front lines, in a time when the novelty and risks of flight still inspired awe. Multiple finishes add a sense of depthto the scene, in which French troops-and you-look up to see French aircraft flying overhead.\u003cbr\u003eSELECTIVE GOLD PLATING: Like all coins in this limited series,selective gold plating highlights the infantry insignia of the French Army, an emblem that speaks of sacrifice and victory in battle, such as the Battle ofVerdun in 1916 and at Amiens in 1918.\u003cbr\u003eFOR KING AND COUNTRY: Selective gold plating also highlights theeffigy of King George V on the obverse, which largely resembles that of all Canadian coins issued during the First World War.\u003cbr\u003eCOLLECT ALL 4 COINS FOR THE COMPLETE STORY: It's a touching memorial to all the combatants-one that goes beyond borders to put a face on the Great War.\u003cbr\u003eINCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1.\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED MINTAGE! Your coin has a limited worldwide mintage.\u003cbr\u003e1 OZ. PURE SILVER! Your coin is crafted from one ounce 99.99% pure silver.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign:\u003cbr\u003eDesigned by Canadian artist Pandora Young, your coin transports you to the Western Front and in the trenches thatdefined the First World War. On the faces of the French soldiers (\"les Poilus\"), the expression is one of hope and wonder as they lift their gazeup to the sky, where their fellow countrymen have taken flight to battle for air superiority. While thesetting is a stirring reminder of the French Army's victories and sacrifices in battle, the aircraft of the A Žronautique Militaire also salutes the legacy of French aviators and engineers, who were at the forefront of progress as aviation evolved from novelty to military necessity. Selective gold plating highlightsthe infantry insignia of the French Army, represented by the flaming bomb bearing the letters \"RF\" (R Žpublique Fran aise). The selectively gold-plated obverse features the effigy of King George V by Sir E. B. MacKennal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you know...\u003cbr\u003eA leader in aeronautics, France was the first to establish its own air force in 1910; by the war's end, A Žronautique Militaire was the world's largest air force, with thousands of aircraft and more than 6,000 fighter pilots.\u003cbr\u003eWhile aircraft were largely used for reconnaissance in the early days of the war, attempts to prevent enemy observation soon ushered in the era of aerial combat. In April 1915, French aviator Roland Garros had his plane equipped with deflector plates, which allowed a machine gun to be fired through the propeller's arc. Not long after, the developmentof synchronization gear led to a period of German air superiority, dubbed the \"Fokker Scourge.\"\u003cbr\u003eOn the ground, the French Army was the third largestof the Triple Entente, with 8,500,000 serving throughout the war; sadly, France suffered more than 5.7 million casualties, with 1.4 million lives lost in the line of duty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J\u0026M Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40785001513035,"sku":"RCM.CA.SV.CN.003028","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/2872\/6347\/files\/4944938_Full_Obv_78e92698-0b19-4840-96da-591197dfb88c.jpg?v=1717053619","url":"https:\/\/jandmcoins.com\/products\/canada-silver-2018-d20-france-world-war-i-allies-pf-1_009oz_-_9999","provider":"J\u0026M Coin \u0026 Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}