This new $20 Canadian coin commemorates Canada's liberation of the Netherlands during WWII
There are tulips on the coin to represent the flowers that bloom in Ottawa every spring!
Canadian coins.
There is a new Canadian coin that celebrates Canada's liberation of the Netherlands during World War II.
It features tulips, which symbolize Canada's friendship with the Netherlands.
The Royal Canadian Mint recently announced the release of the 80th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War in Europe — 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin.
In 1944 and 1945, the First Canadian Army fought to free Dutch civilians from occupation in World War II.
This new coin was designed by Canadian artist Neil Hamelin and shows a "hero's welcome" during liberation celebrations in the spring of 1945.
It features a view of the Liberation of the Netherlands, including a procession of Canadian soldiers in wartime vehicles moving into a Dutch town.
There are cheering Dutch civilians and a young girl who gives a tulip to a Canadian soldier.
The coin also has an engraving of "1945-2025" to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.
The tulips on the coin represent the thousands of tulips that bloom in Ottawa each spring, which were a gift from the Dutch Royal Family and the people of the Netherlands.
On the obverse side, there is a portrait of King Charles III designed by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.
Since this isn't a circulation coin, you won't find it in your change and will have to pay for it.
The 80th Anniversary of the End of the Second World War in Europe coin costs $119.95.
There is a low mintage of only 7,000 coins.
Also, there is a pure gold version of this coin, but it costs over $1,500!
This article's cover image was used for illustrative purposes only.