Canada 2018 dollar KM-2572

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Goldberg Sale 145, lot 730
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This specimen was lot 730 in Goldberg Sale 145 (Los Angeles, February 2025), where it sold for $96. The catalog description[1] noted, "Canada. One Dollar, 2018. Two Ounces Fine Silver. Renewed Silver Dollar-The National War Memorial. In original wood box with certificate. Choice Brilliant Proof." Wikipedia comments,

"The National War Memorial...is a tall, granite memorial arch with accreted bronze sculptures in Ottawa, Ontario, designed by Vernon March and first dedicated by King George VI in 1939. Originally built to commemorate the Canadians who died in the First World War, it was in 1982 rededicated to also include those killed in the Second World War and Korean War and again in 2014 to add the dead from the Second Boer War and War in Afghanistan, as well as all Canadians killed in all conflicts past and future....In 2000, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was added in front of the memorial and symbolizes the sacrifices made by all Canadians who have died or may yet die for their country."

Recorded mintage: 4,000.

Specification: 62.69 g, 0.999 fine silver with gold plating, 50 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 2572.

Source:

  • Cross, W. K., The Charlton Standard Catalogue of Canadian Coins, 62nd Ed., Toronto: Charlton International, 2008.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
  • [1]Goldberg, Ira, Stephen Harvey and Vera Kan, Goldberg Sale 145: US Coins & Currency, Ancient & World Coins, the pre-Long Beach Auction, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins and Collectibles, 2025.

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