The Royal Canadian Mint launched yesterday a $2 circulation coin honouring the brave Canadians who, landing in Normandy, France 75 years ago, helped establish the Allied foothold that would lead to the liberation of Western Europe. The coin was unveiled at the Moncton Garrison, home to the 37 Brigade of the North Shore Regiment (New Brunswick) whose troops were among the 13 Canadian regiments landing at Juno Beach on June 6, 1944.
The unveiling of the $2 circulation coin commemorating the 75th anniversary of D-Day at the Moncton Garrison. From left: Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay, Royal Canadian Mint CEO Marie Lemay, North Shore Regiment Commander LCol Rénald Dufour and D-Day veteran Alphonse Vautour (seated). Photo: CNW Group/Royal Canadian Mint.
“Ever since our very first Poppy coin in 2004, the Royal Canadian Mint has proudly issued special circulation coins to help Canadians remember the service and sacrifice of Canada’s veterans and active military,” said Marie Lemay, president and CEO of the Royal Canadian Mint. “D-Day lives on as one of Canada’s greatest military achievements of the Second World War and our veterans’ role in this crucial Allied victory will be remembered for generations through our new $2 circulation coin.”
Lieutenant-Colonel Rénald Dufour said, “The D-Day landing was one of the most significant events in Canadian military history and our regiment was at the centre of it, along with three other assaulting units. Honouring and recognizing nationally our soldiers’ legacy and their families’ sacrifices on the eve of the 75th anniversary with a ommemorative circulation coin is a remarkable gesture.”
The coin was designed by Canadian artist Alan Daniel.
I’m going to have a hard time fitting that in my pocket.
Good point. I hadn’t thought about that. LOL
Has anyone explained the difference between ‘D’ and ‘J’ Just curious. As in D Day and Jour J. Tried to Google but did not find a satisfactory answer. Maybe someone out there knows. Could it be Juno Beach? Thanks