This plaque commemorates the world's first coloured circulation coin, The Poppy, November 2004. The coin was made to honour Canadian soldiers.
The Poppy Coin Memorial Plaque
Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Inscription
[plaque/plaque]
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.
Street View
Location
The Poppy Coin Memorial Plaque
Portage Avenue and Home Street
Winnipeg
Manitoba
The Poppy Coin Memorial Plaque
Portage Avenue and Home Street
Winnipeg
Manitoba
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 49.886032
Long. -97.1681514
Lat. 49.886032
Long. -97.1681514