REMEMBRANCE COIN - ANTIQUE NICKEL
Posted: 02 Oct 2026, 14:18
They can carry names, ranks, units, mottos, or messages meant for loved ones left behind.
These are not decorative items. They are legacy pieces.
To me this is what Veteran Coins is all about. Remembrance.
These coins come with the words REMEMBER displayed prominently on the face and AETERNUM, Latin for forever on the reverse with the words ‘Lest we forget,’ ‘They shall not grow old’ and ‘Age shall not weary them’ are kept on both sides.
There are two types – those which are pre engraved with a poem and those which are custom engraved with the name or names of those whom you wish to remember or, even your own name to leave your loved ones when you depart on tours or more permanently.
2 inches in diameter, zinc struck 3-dimensional coin that is 6.4 millimetres thick on the edge and over 8 milometers thick in the centre.
There are also two distinct looks to these coins, black nickel which takes on an almost wet look as it’s deep penetrating reflective texture changes hue in different light conditions to make it one of the most unique items Veteran Coin has to offer.
The other Remembrance coin is the antique silver which imitates pewter.
At this time, it is not possible to custom engrave the antique silver as they are all pre engraved with the words ‘Upon these ancient battlefields on angels wings they fly’
Designed to remember those who sacrificed everything and whom you hold dear. Truly a memento for the ages!
While for us Veterans, every day is Remembrance Day this time of year gives us the opportunity to help civilians focus their thoughts on the sacrifices of those who paid the ultimate price to keep our nation strong, free and along with it, able to hold our head high on the world stages for helping others.
For us, it’s a bit more personal than that and whilst ‘Lest We Forget’ goes without saying, last year I was asked by more than a few Veterans to engrave a coin for them to honour a lost comrade or buddy which I of course did.
I felt that a more specific coin was needed and so the REMEMBRANCE COIN was born. This allows the Veteran to have me engrave the details of the fallen soldiers Rank, name and regiment or, like many have done, simply put their own name on to leaves to their family when their watch is over.
That was last year and sadly, it would not have been ready for November 11 so instead, I made an engravable REMEMBRANCE PIN which can have two names or, two mottos such as ‘They shall grow not old’ or ‘Age shall not weary them.’
As soon as I brought this to the attention of my group whereupon I was asked to provide more space for more names so, came up with the five engraving bar ANCILLARY PIN to go with it.
The REMEMBRANCE COINS are like nothing you’ve seen before in that it’s texture and finish are transitional depending on the lighting as it has a 3 dimensional black nickel lustre that is either pitch black or, in other lighting conditions, it takes on a deep metallic sheen that shines with a mirror like finish – it has to be seen to fully appreciate it.
They’re made of die struck zinc, 3 dimensional and 2 inches in diameter. They have a rugged heft to them as they are 6.3 mm thick at the edge and 8.4 in the centre and weighs in at 82 grams.
It comes with a black case and a 1 ½ inch 3 dimensional non engravable matching pin with dual locking clutches and costs $70 including engraving, pin and case.
If you’re interested in getting some of this stuff send me a PM or goto VETERANCOINS.CA and hit me up there.
A portion of all sales goes to support United Federation of Canadian Veterans, Lures for Vets and Support Vets App.
“Thank you for providing a very honouring way to remember our fallen Brothers and Sisters in Arms & I thank you for donating a portion of your proceeds to Lures For Vets "