LEST WE FORGET 100th Anniversary Silver Coin 25$ Canada 2018

The reverse of the coin Resembles the 1916 Mark I model worn by Canadian combatants, the combat helmet-shaped coin is the result of a careful collaboration between Royal Canadian Mint engravers and engineers. The coin's unprecedented, extreme curvature allows for a realistic re-creation (on a much smaller scale) of the bowl-shaped headgear issued to Canadian troops and all British Empire forces in 1916. The reverse provides a view of the top of the now-iconic steel helmet, whose battle-worn appearance is the result of engraved "cracks" and "markings" beneath the antique finish that gives it all a distressed look. All around the reverse, the inscriptions: "1918" – the year of the war, "2018" – the year of issue and "LEST WE FORGET" – the name of the coin. The obverse of the coin resembles the interior of the helmet and depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. All around the coin, the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen, "CANADA" – the issuing country, "D·G·REGINA" – Dei Gratia Regina and "25 DOLLARS" – the face value.