Numismatic

2025 Ag €10 80th Anniversary of V-E Day Proof: Canadian Soldier

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Struck by the Monnaie de Paris, this modern French coin marks eight decades since the conclusion of World War II in Europe. Crafted from 0.7214 ounces of 0.999 fine silver, the piece is finished to proof standards and carries a symbolic mintage limit of 1,945 pieces to mirror the historic year of victory. The obverse showcases a lieutenant from the Royal Winnipeg Rifles gesturing with a peace sign. Behind him, fellow military personnel and a flag evoke the collective effort of the campaign. This specific depiction honors a Canadian service member who fought during the Normandy landings and marched onward through the liberation of France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. On the reverse, the design centers on the names of the Allied nations that participated in the historic Normandy landings. These countries, including Canada, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Australia, the United States, Norway, the United Kingdom, and Czechoslovakia, encircle the face value of 10 Euros and the RF monogram representing the French Republic.