Between the fall of 1944 and the spring of 1945, the Canadian Army was given the important, yet deadly task of liberating the Netherlands and its people who suffered terrible hunger and hardship under the increasingly desperate German occupiers.
The battle campaign saw two Canadian army corps: led by Lieutenant-General Charles Foulkes, members of the 1st Canadian Corps fought alongside members of the 2nd Canadian Corps, led by Lieutenant-General Guy Simonds. They battled together through the country’s villages, cities, canals, and farmlands to drive out the occupying Nazi forces.
The Liberation of the Netherlands was Canada’s last major contribution to the Allied victory in Europe. But this great victory came at a terrible cost. Of the 175,000 Canadian soldiers who participated in the eight-month campaign, more than 7,600 died.
Therefore, on the 75th anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands, we honour the incredible courage and sacrifices of the Canadians and Newfoundlanders who fought, and those who gave their lives, to liberate the Netherlands from the tyranny of Nazi Germany.
Available to order today, this limited edition, silver coin pays tribute to the Canadian Army and to the people of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
You can find below, its special features:
THE TIES BETWEEN TWO NATIONS
The coin is a celebration of the special friendship between Canada and the Netherlands and the close ties forged in the second world war.
CONTINUING FROM THE 2020 PROOF DOLLAR:
It appears the same soldier from the middle silhouette on the 2020 Proof Dollar.
This design presents the Liberation of the Netherlands from the perspective of those who lived it.
MORSE CODE:
The dots and dashes at the top of the reverse design is a repeating "V" for Victory in Morse code.
A VICTORY PRIVY MARK:
This coin together with all from our 2020, 75th Anniversary of V-E Day collection, feature a special privy mark that was inspired by the 1945 Victory nickel design. (An updated version of Canada's historic 5-cent coin is available as part of the 2020 Proof Dollar Set.)
SELECTIVE COLOUR:
Selective colour adds warmth to the exchange between the soldier and the civilian. It conveys hope, relief and new beginnings.
INSPIRED BY THE 2019 PROOF DOLLAR:
In contrast to the 2019 Proof Dollar, this Canadian soldier looks over his shoulder and smiles at the welcome he has received. He does not know it, but his homecoming is a not-so-distant possibility.
HISTORIC OBVERSE:
Another collection-wide feature is the obverse design, which features the effigy of the reigning monarch in 1945.
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“While this year’s commemorative ceremonies have moved online due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, I invite all Canadians to pay tribute to the courage and sacrifice of those who fought in the Netherlands during the Second World War. We remain forever in their debt. “Lest we forget”, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in his statement.
Honour and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Netherlands with this touching coin!
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