Linderman eventually decided on an obverse and reverse similar to that of other silver coins.Īlthough the coins have a smooth edge, rather than reeded as with other silver coins, the new piece was close to the size of, and immediately confused with, the quarter. The bill passed Congress, and Mint Director Henry Linderman ordered pattern coins struck. In 1874, the newly elected Jones began pressing for a twenty-cent piece, which he stated would alleviate the shortage of small change in the Far West. Jones, it proved a failure due to confusion with the quarter, to which it was close in both size and value. The American twenty-cent piece is a coin struck from 1875 to 1878, but only for collectors in the final two years. Philadelphia Mint specimens lack mint mark.ġ836 (re-engraved by William Barber, 1875) If you're an avid coin collector, you can also check out this $5 coin the Mint released in honour of Queen Elizabeth.CC, S. It's a limited edition with only 5,500 coins minted and available for purchase. You can buy the 2023 $20 Fine Silver Coin Commemorating Black History on the Mint’s site for $99.95. The coin pays tribute to the Late Queen Elizabeth II. The "heads" side of the coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II set against the backdrop of a repeating maple leaf pattern. 2 Construction Battalion had in the Canadian armed forces." "I hope I was able to capture these honourable men in a way that represents their strength and resilience while also raising awareness about the important role that No. 2 Construction Battalion is another part of Canadian history that is to be acknowledged, celebrated and honoured -forever," said artist Kwame Delfish in a statement.
"The existence and accomplishments of the men of No. The new coin features a solider standing in between railroad tracks. To his left, battalion comrades march in a parade before their March 1917 deployment to Europe. His battalion’s cap badge is prominently displayed on his right, adjacent to a landscape of France’s Jura region, where the battalion assisted with logging and building a railroad. 2 Construction Battalion standing at attention between two railroad tracks on the "tails" side. The striking coin, designed by artist Kwame Delfish, features a soldier of No. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Minister of National Defence Anita Anand delivered the apology for the racism and discrimination experienced by battalion members in Truro, Nova Scotia, on July 9, 2022. Grosse is referring to the formal apology that descendants of the battalion successfully campaigned for. 2 and builds on the formal apology that was given by the Government of Canada this past summer to ensure that this important history is remembered."
"This coin commemorates the remarkable legacy of No. "These brave men had to fight for the right to serve, they provided valuable logistical support to the frontlines," said Russell Grosse, executive director of the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, in a statement. This timber was critical to the war effort as it helped line trenches, support observation posts and construct aircraft.Ī few battalion members even fought and suffered casualties while serving with other Canadian Expeditionary Force units.
They served alongside the Canadian Forestry Corps in the forests of France, helping with lumber and milling operations like loading and transporting finished timber by rail.
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