2 Dollars ($2 CAD)

Wait for Me, Daddy (Commemorative Toonie)

Canada · 2014

A bimetallic coin featuring a brass core showing a small boy running toward his father who is marching in a line of soldiers. The silver-colored outer ring contains the words 'REMEMBER' and 'SOUVENIR' with two maple leaves.

Country: Canada
Year: 2014
Denomination: 2 Dollars ($2 CAD)

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Overview

Historical significance

This coin commemorates the 75th anniversary of the Second World War and is based on a famous 1940 photograph titled 'Wait for Me, Daddy' by Claude P. Dettloff. It depicts the British Columbia Regiment marching down the street in New Westminster, capturing the emotional impact of war on families.

Estimated value

$2.00 - $5.00 CAD (Value is generally face value unless in pristine uncirculated condition).

Care & preservation

Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing the coin as this can damage the surface and reduce collector value. Use a PVC-free plastic holder or coin flip for long-term storage.

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