Buy 1 oz Silver Black History: No. 2 Construction Battalion Coin (2023)

1 oz Silver Black History: No. 2 Construction Battalion Coin (2023)

The largest all-black battalion-sized unit in Canadian military history is honored with the 2023 Fine Silver Commemorating Black History: No. 2 Construction Battalion Coin. This 1 oz silver coin features a detailed engraving of a group that persevered in the face of racism and risked their lives to protect the rights of their country during the First World War. The design shows the men standing and marching in their uniform with pride as they assisted the Canadian Forestry Corps in France. Their badge is engraved beside them, and the word “CANADA” arches above.

With a composition of 99.99% fine silver and a face value of $20, you can take comfort in knowing that your coin comes nested in an elegant box to keep its quality protected. This coin is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint with a limited mintage of just 5,500 coins available worldwide.

Obverse Design

• Portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
• Mintage year of 2023
• Face value of 20 CAD

Reverse Design

• Engraving of No. 2 Construction Battalion assisting the Canadian Forestry Corps
• Engraved badge
• Canada country stamp
• Proof finish

Special Features

• Limited mintage of 5,500 coins worldwide
• Packaged in an elegant black clamshell box
• Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint

About the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)

The Royal Canadian Mint is a Canadian crown corporation that mints all of Canada's circulation coins. Since it released Canada's first domestically produced coin in 1908, the Royal Canadian Mint has acquired a global reputation for silver bullion coin minting excellence.

Today, the Mint's superior technical capabilities allow it to set new benchmarks in silver coin design and quality.

Why buy 1 oz Silver Black History: No. 2 Construction Battalion Coin (2023) from Kitco?

Kitco is a trusted leader in the silver bullion coin and physical precious metals industry. Silver bullion and other physical precious metals sold by Kitco are recognized in bullion markets around the world. With our focus on silver bullion coins, you benefit from pricing and premiums that are highly competitive in the industry. At Kitco, we make it easy for you to manage your tangible wealth.

You can sell or buy silver coins and other precious metals using our convenient online store, or by contacting our team of highly trained precious metals specialists. Backed by our global information network, Kitco has been proudly serving our customers since 1977.

Specifications –

• Net Weight
  (precious metal content): 1 oz t
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Fineness: .9999
• Condition: Uncirculated
• Mintage: 5,500
• Face Value: $20 CAD
• Year: 2023
• Package Size: 67 mm x 67 mm