Remembrance Poppy 1oz Silver Coin 2017 Cook Islands

CIT 2017 Remembrance Poppy 1oz Silver. Red remembrance poppies are frequently displayed in Anglo-Saxon culture to commemorate fallen soldiers and service personel.

The custom originated in 1921 after humanitarian Moina Michael lobbied to have the poppy officially recognized as the symbol of remembrance for veterans. She was inspired by John McCraes poem «In Flanders Fields» which he wrote in 1915 during World War I. Remembrance Day is commonly celebrated on November 11. CIT is proud to issue a remembrance poppy coin for the Cook Islands.

The poppy is supplied in an elegant, glossy black display case and is sure to enrich anyones collection. Minted by CIT (Coin Invest Trust) under the issuing authority of Cook Islands. This features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Coin Invest Trusts certificate of authenticity is enclosed. The item "Remembrance Poppy 1oz Silver Coin 2017 Cook Islands" is in sale since Sunday, August 5, 2018.

This item is in the category "Coins\Coins\European\Other European Coins". The seller is "minted-uk" and is located in Essex. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Year of Issue: 2017
Country: Lichtenstein