On the morning of March 10, 1915, the deafening sound of heavy artillery suddenly filled the air near the French village of Neuve-Chapelle, where Canada’s soldiers would get their first true taste of battle in the First World War. The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Neuve- Chapelle with this coin the first in a series that highlights the contributions made by the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) on the battlefields of Europe.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• First coin in the Royal Canadian Mint’s newest First World War series entitled Battlefront, which depicts Canada’s soldiers in action on the battlefields of Europe.
• A poignant commemoration of the contributions made by members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) at the Battle of Neuve-Chapelle in 1915 during the First World War.
• ?Selective gold plating beautifully showcases the faithful recreation of the winged figure of Victory, as it appeared on the Victory Medal.
• Limited mintage of only 10,000 coins.
• ?A thoughtful addition to any military or history- themed collection.
• ?A meaningful gift for the loved ones and descendants of those who proudly served their country abroad.

DESIGN

The reverse design by Canadian artist Joel Kimmel is a finely detailed depiction of Canadian soldiers in action during the Battle of Neuve-Chapelle. In the centre, an 18-pounder field gun is manned by three Canadian gunners; billowing clouds fill the air to the right, from the ongoing bombardment, while ammunition on the ground to the left are a reminder of the constant nature of the initial artillery attack. Behind them, a sergeant stands and observes the accuracy of the shot’s trajectory through binoculars. The lower portion of this poignant image is framed by a banner; in its centre, selective gold plating showcases the winged figure of ‘Victory, as it appeared on the Victory Medal that was awarded to the allied soldiers of the First World War.