Description
In the heart of this nation’s capital lies the final resting place of an unidentified Canadian soldier from the First World War—one of the more than 118,000 Canadian service members who have lost their lives in the cause of peace over the years. Though we do not know his name, the Unknown Soldier represents all fallen Canadians, as well as the many sides of war: tragedy and sacrifice, honour and victory, but above all, unity in our desire for peace and freedom.
The Design:
This seven-piece Proof Set contains a selectively gold-plated version of the 2025 Fine Silver Proof Dollar, which marks the 25th anniversary of the completion of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Ontario. A set exclusive, the coin’s reverse is enhanced with yellow gold that highlights the Tomb’s four corner pieces, as well as the outer edge that frames this circular interpretation of one of Canada’s most hallowed monuments.