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Remembrance Poppy 1oz Silver Coin 2017 Cook Islands
Remembrance Poppy 1oz Silver Coin 2017 Cook IslandsCIT 2017 Remembrance Poppy 1oz Silver. Red remembrance poppies are frequently displayed in Anglo-Saxon culture to commemorate fallen soldiers and service personel. The custom originated in 1921 after humanitarian Moina Michael lobbied to have the poppy officially recognized as the symbol of remembrance for veterans. She was inspired by John McCraes poem «In Flanders Fields» which he wrote in 1915 during World War I. Remembrance Day is commonly celebrated on November 11. CIT is proud to issue a remembrance poppy coin for the Cook Islands. The poppy is supplied in an elegant, glossy