On offer is the official In Flanders Fields Museum “Seeing the Soldiers Off” commemorative coin, issued in 2018 by Gibraltar and struck to proof quality. The design, created by artist Paul Day, captures the poignant moment of farewell at the outbreak of World War I — a young boy reaching out to his departing father as the train leaves the station.

Crafted in tombac and layered in fine silver with selective 24-carat gold accents, this one crown coin is presented with its original Certificate of Authenticity issued by The London Mint Office. Limited to a mintage of 49,999 worldwide.

📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Official museum coin – certified by the In Flanders Fields Museum
✅ Proof quality – 2018 issue, Gibraltar
✅ Designed by acclaimed artist Paul Day
✅ Metal: Tombac – layered in fine silver and selectively accented in 24ct gold
✅ Weight: 28.28g | Diameter: 38.6mm
✅ Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II by Raphael Maklouf
✅ Reverse: Emotional WWI departure scene – “We Will Remember Them”
✅ Includes original Certificate of Authenticity (COA)
✅ Mintage limited to 49,999 pieces worldwide

💡 STYLING TIP
Display in a military memorabilia cabinet, or pair with WWI-era ephemera, medals, or trench art for a layered, story-driven tribute.

🎁 PERFECT FOR:
✔️ Military and WWI history collectors
✔️ Commemorative coin and proof set collectors
✔️ Gift for veterans, historians, or remembrance events
✔️ Museum-quality display and educational pieces

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES
Issued by the Government of Gibraltar in partnership with The London Mint Office and In Flanders Fields Museum, this coin honors the emotional sacrifices of British families in 1914. Paul Day’s intricate design captures a father and son’s parting — their final shared moment before war, now immortalized in precious metal.

📏 SPECIFICATIONS
• Denomination: One Crown
• Metal: Tombac (layered in Silver, 24ct Gold accents)
• Diameter: 38.6 mm
• Weight: 28.28 g
• Finish: Proof
• Year of Issue: 2018
• Issuing Authority: Gibraltar
• Mintage Limit: 49,999

📦 SHIPPING & INTERNATIONAL BUYERS
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📌 WHY IT MATTERS
This coin is more than a collectible — it’s a tribute to remembrance, sacrifice, and history. Beautifully struck and movingly designed, it belongs in any collection devoted to the Great War or British commemorative art.

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