In those few minutes, I witnessed the birth of a nation. Brigadier-General Arthur Edward Ross
In April 1917, the four divisions of the Canadian Corps received the order to capture the heavily fortified Vimy Ridge in northern France. It was a historic moment for our young nation, for the Battle of Vimy Ridge was the first engagement in which Canada's soldiers from across the nation fought side-by-side as one. After weeks of intense preparation and four days of heavy fighting, a victory at Vimy earned the Canadians a reputation as a tenacious offensive force, and intensified a nation's sense of pride long after the war's end.
Specifications
No. 156489
Mintage 750
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 311.54
Diameter (mm) 76.25
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 100 dollars
Artist Recreation of Richard Jack's painting The Taking of Vimy Ridge, Easter Monday, 1917 (reverse), Sir E. B. MacKennal (obverse)