{"product_id":"2017-canada-20-order-of-military-merit-silver-coin","title":"2017 Canada $20 Order of Military Merit Silver Coin","description":"\u003cp\u003eHonour outstanding devotion, leadership, and meritorious service with the 2017 $20 Canadian Honours: 45th Anniversary of the Order of Military Merit Fine Silver Coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. Struck in 1 ounce of 99.99% pure silver, this stunning piece elegantly replicates the official insignia of one of Canada's highest honors, established by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1972.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features a magnificent, near-faithful recreation of the Commander of the Order of Military Merit (C.M.M.) insignia originally designed by Bruce W. Beatty. Transparent blue enamel replicates the rich finish of the straight-end cross patée, accented by a vibrant red annulus bearing the gold-toned motto \"MERIT. MÉRITE. CANADA.\" and topped by a beautifully colored St. Edward’s Crown. The design is framed by the commemorative years \"1972\" and \"2017\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe obverse displays the classic effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. Serving as the second dynamic release in the highly collectible Canadian Honours Collection, this low-mintage masterpiece is a premier addition for military history enthusiasts and serious numismatic stackers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Specifications:\u003cbr\u003e- Issuer: Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)\u003cbr\u003e- Year of Issue: 2017\u003cbr\u003e- Face Value: $20 CAD\u003cbr\u003e- Composition: 99.99% Pure Silver (0.9999 Fine)\u003cbr\u003e- Weight: 31.83 grams (1 Troy Ounce)\u003cbr\u003e- Diameter: 40.00 mm\u003cbr\u003e- Finish: Proof with complex color application\u003cbr\u003e- Mintage Limit: Low limited worldwide mintage of only 5,500 pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Inclusions: Original Royal Canadian Mint maroon presentation clamshell case, serialized Certificate of Authenticity (COA), and outer protective black beauty box.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MMmetalsandmore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52765771169924,"sku":"RCM-157649-2017","price":152.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/4714\/8420\/files\/product-2097596.jpg?v=1788750851","url":"https:\/\/metalandmore.ca\/products\/2017-canada-20-order-of-military-merit-silver-coin","provider":"MMmetalsandmore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}