Nothing has ever torn the world apart more than World War II. Yet nothing united people more in their commitment to freedom and liberty around the globe. From the shores of Normandy, through Africa, Italy, Germany and the Pacific Theater, over 17 million Canadian and American allies showed their unbridled valor for freedom. But freedom isn't free. Over 500,000 North American allies made the ultimate sacrifice giving their lives to liberate all people from oppression. These three historic and limited-edition pure 99.99 silver Maple Leaf coins have been specially struck at the Royal Canadian Mint and emblazoned with engraved privy marks in salute of the victory of the three most powerful and important days in world and military history---D-Day, VE Day and VJ Day. Included in this Legacy of Liberty Set is the first and only circulating colorized coin in world history, the Poppy Quarter. The quarter is emblazoned with a brilliant poppy, the memorial symbol of the VFW and Royal Canadian Legion as related in Lt. John McCrae's stirring poem, "In Flanders Fields". THIS IS A LIMITED EDITION SET, ONE OF ONLY 4,200 ISSUED WORLDWIDE.