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2025 1oz $20 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR EUROPE FINE SILVER
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Remembering their service with gratitude.
The final phase of the Second World War in Europe brought the First Canadian Army to the Netherlands (1944-45), where the Canadians fought from town to town, and sometimes, house to house, bringing freedom and relief to Dutch civilians who had endured five years of hardship and occupation. The hero’s welcome so poignantly illustrated on this 99.99% pure silver coin captures the joyous liberation celebrations that took place in the spring of 1945. Amid the excitement of the “Sweetest Spring,” a young girl’s gift of a tulip symbolizes a lasting legacy of peace, gratitude and friendship.
A fine silver symbol of the ties that bind Canada and the Netherlands.
Special features
- A tribute to those who fought and endured. This fine silver coin commemorates the 80ᵗʰ anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe (“1945-2025”) by focusing on the Liberation of the Netherlands, which was spearheaded by Canadian troops, and which resulted in a longstanding friendship between the two nations.
- For the history-minded. A must-have for any history enthusiast, this 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin honours the sacrifices and achievements of Canada’s Second World War veterans, as well as the resilience of the people of the Netherlands.
- Low mintage. Only 7,000 coins are available to collectors worldwide. Also available: a low-mintage ¼ oz. 99.99% pure gold version.
- Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
- No GST/HST.
Packaging
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.
Features

A symbol of friendship
Forged in war and adversity, the remarkable bonds of friendship that exist between Canada and the Netherlands stand strong today, and this coin’s design goes right to the heart of that historic kinship.

Captures the spirit of ’45
As Canadian soldiers moved from town to town in the spring of 1945, they were greeted by cheering crowds of liberated Dutch civilians. That celebratory spirit, and the joy of having freedom restored after five years of occupation, are captured on this coin’s reverse.
Specifications
DID YOU KNOW?
May 5 is Dutch Heritage Day in Canada and Liberation Day in the Netherlands. To this day, the Dutch people continue to take part in events and acts of remembrance for the more than 7,600 Canadians who died while fighting to bring freedom to the Netherlands; and in Canada, the enduring connection between our two nations is evidenced by the thousands of tulips that bloom each spring in Ottawa—a gift from the Dutch Royal Family and the people of the Netherlands.
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