The Poppy Coin Memorial Plaque

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Type

Parks

This plaque commemorates the world's first coloured circulation coin, The Poppy, November 2004. The coin was made to honour Canadian soldiers.

Inscription

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Dedicated to the
City of Winnipeg, home to
Valour Road, the Royal Canadian Mint
and the first Royal Canadian Legion.

In commemoration of the
World's First Coloured
Circulation Coin - The Poppy
November 2004

Struck to honour the service
and sacrifice of Canada's
soldiers - those fallen,
returned, retired
and active.

Location
The Poppy Coin Memorial Plaque

Portage Avenue and Home Street
Winnipeg
Manitoba

GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.886032
Long. -97.1681514

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