2014 (1914-) Canadian $1 Declaration of the First World War 100th Anniv Proof Silver Dollar Coin

2014 (1914-) Canadian $1 Declaration of the First World War 100th Anniv Proof Silver Dollar Coin / No outer box

When Britain declared war on Germany on August 4, 1914, its entire Empire was drawn into the conflict, including Canada and Newfoundland.

Across the Dominion, men flocked to recruiting stations. Within two months, Canada's pre-war militia that included a standing army of 3,110 men had grown to 33,000. Many were recent British immigrants or native-born Canadians of British origin, but among them were also more than 1,000 French Canadians, many First Nations as well as many others from diverse ethnic backgrounds. Five hundred soldiers from the British colonies of Newfoundland and Labrador also joined the ranks, while some 2,500 women stepped forward to serve as nurses.

Train stations across Canada became the stage for tearful goodbyes and lingering embraces. The First World War was a true coming of age for the young nation, and the hope, fear, courage and deep sacrifice Canadians felt 100 years ago remain as poignant and inspiring today.

As someone well acquainted with the powerful way coins can preserve the events, places and moments closest to our hearts, we invite you to discover how the Mint has joined the international centennial of the First World War—by making it the focus of our annual Proof Fine Silver Dollar.

Packaging

2014 (1914-) Canadian $1 Declaration of the First World War 100th Anniv Proof Silver Dollar Coin comes encapsulated in Royal Canadian Mint maroon clamshell case, black beauty box, and Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

Face Value: $1
Mintage: 40,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 23.17
Diameter(mm): 36
Finish: Proof