Gorgeous Colorized 1 oz Silver Coin with Special Flower Shape in Box with COA Red remembrance poppies are frequently displayed in Anglo-Saxon culture to commemorate fallen soldiers and service personnel. 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 black display case and is sure to enrich anyones collection. The item "REMEMBRANCE POPPY 1oz Proof-Like Silver Coin in Box+COA 2017 Cook Islands $5" is in sale since Tuesday, June 9, 2020. This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ World\Australia & Oceania\South Pacific". The seller is "son-montuno" and is located in Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.