.937 ozt Newfoundland Memorial Silver $30

Content: 1 troy oz. of .925 fine silver

Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

Series: National war memorials

Denomination: 30 dollars

Weight: 31.50 g or 29.137 g fine silver

Purity: 92.5%

Year: 2006

This image depicts the reverse side of the 2006 Canadian "Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial" silver coin. 

Subject:
The coin commemorates the sacrifices made by the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel on July 1, 1916, during World War I.

Design:
It features a caribou, the emblem of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, standing on a rocky outcrop.

Inscriptions:
The coin includes inscriptions in both English and French, reflecting the bilingual nature of Canada and the memorial. The English inscription reads, "On this grim cratered ridge, they gave their all. And in giving, won the Peace of Heaven and Immortality."

Significance:
The coin serves as a tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the Newfoundland soldiers who fought in the battle, which resulted in devastating casualties for the regiment.

This coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. The inscription "ELIZABETH II D G REGINA" encircles the portrait, which translates to "Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen".