{"product_id":"2010-limited-edition-proof-dollar-poppy","title":"2010 LIMITED EDITION PROOF DOLLAR - POPPY","description":"\u003cp\u003eA battlefield gives birth to a flower; a flower inspires a poem; a poem prompts a movement; and a single day of tribute blossoms into a month of remembrance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Every poppy worn on coats and hats during those waning, Grey days of November is symbolic of a life touched by war; the countless men and women who stepped forward to serve the cause of peace and freedom.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e They witnessed the worst and the best of humanity; served with selfless bravery; countless acts that fell with their heroes never to be told. And those who did return, part of them remained lost forever.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Though veterans stand proud during tributes of remembrance, tears fall fresh as yesterday. And as 2010 claims our last Canadian World War I veteran, we who enjoy the liberties bequeathed by his generations’ selfless acts and sacrifices, pay tribute to their legacy, symbolized by the poppy.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Item number: 111624\u003cbr\u003e Face Value: 1 dollar\u003cbr\u003e Mintage: 5,000\u003cbr\u003e Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper\u003cbr\u003e Weight (g): 25.175\u003cbr\u003e Diameter (mm): 36\u003cbr\u003e Edge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003e Finish: Proof\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A historic keepsake issued on the passing the last known veteran of the First World War\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The design features a sea of poppies, one enamelled in vibrant colour to represent the individual saga lived by each veteran of war; one of countless stories played out in conflicts around the worldpast, present and future.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e A touching tribute to any member of Canada’s military or peacekeeping forces\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51175914668164,"sku":"111624","price":229.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/1353772610_2010_Canada_Poppy_One_Dollar_Silver_Proof_Coin_2__83685.1367451179.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759514637","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2010-limited-edition-proof-dollar-poppy","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}