2010 CANADIAN NAVAL CENTENNIAL MEMENTO COIN

							      2010 CANADIAN NAVAL CENTENNIAL MEMENTO COIN
The Canadian Navy will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2010. To mark this very
special occasion a memento coin celebrating the centennial of Canada’s Navy was
produced by the Chief of the Maritime Staff. This beautiful coin - a true work of art – with
the naval centennial identifier on one side and the Maritime Command badge on the
obverse will forevermore be a significant symbol of our naval legacy.

       - On one face of the coin is the official Centennial logo and slogan.

       - The other side features the Maritime Command badge.

Significance: The blue field refers to the sea, and the combination of the anchor and
eagle to the cooperation between the sea and air in the pursuit of the enemy in those
elements.

Motto: Ready Aye Ready




The badge of Maritime Command appears in the distinguishing flag of the Chief of the
Maritime Staff, the Jack and the Queen’s Colour for Maritime Command.

The Canadian Naval Centennial Project’s goals include a renewed awareness amongst
Canadians of the Navy and its contributions to Canada during a century of service, as
well as the role the Navy plays, within the construct of the Canadian Forces, in a
maritime nation like Canada. The Centennial coin will assist in achieving this aim.

The centennial will be a momentous milestone both for the Canadian Navy and
Canada’s history. The naval centennial slogan “Commemorate, Celebrate, Commit”
reflects the desire to honour the past, celebrate Canadian naval achievements and
recognize the navy’s obligation to Canada.

The aim of the Canadian Naval Centennial is to build and strengthen an appreciation for
the Canadian Navy in a maritime nation like Canada and to promote the role of the navy
within the Canadian Forces. The theme is to “Bring the Navy to Canadians” and events
will be held to honour the past, showcase the current navy, and reinforce the ongoing
role of our navy in the future.