2005 $5 Fine Silver Coin – 60th Anniversary End of WWII

VICTORY AT LAST!

CELEBRATING THE 60^th ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR

When the Second World War began with Hitler’s invasion of Poland on 1^st September 1930, Canada was hardly prepared to take up arms.  Its regular army had a mere 4,500 men supported by 51,100 partly trained reservists.  Less than 20 modern aircraft and only six warships were at the ready.  Canada declared war on Germany on 10^th September 1939, and by month’s end, over 58,000 Canadians had enlisted to assume military roles on the ground, in the air, and at sea.  Canada’s contributions were diverse, and every role was carried out with conviction and honour.

On 8^th May 1945, they celebrated Germany’s surrender and eagerly waited to return home.  By early 1946, most were back in Canada to discover that their great sacrifice had forged a new world.  Not only did it win freedom, it shaped the identity of a nation and earned Canada newfound respect around the world.

Designed by Canadian artist Peter Mossman, it pays tribute to the Canadian forces with portraits of military personnel from the navy, army, and the air force, set against a maple leaf and the victorious letter “V” that was inspired by Winston Churchill.  The certificate confirms that your 2005 Canadian $5 Silver Coins features a specimen finish and is authorised by the Government of Canada.

The coin is encapsulated and beautifully presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon display case with an insert, which houses the coin and is protected by a black beauty box.

Denomination - Canadian Five Dollars

Composition - Silver (99.99%)

Weight - 31.39g

Diameter - 38mm

Worldwide Mintage Limit - 25,000

Mint - Royal Canadian Mint