Wojtek the Soldier Bear 1oz .999 Silver coin $2 Liberia 2025

The Wojtek the Soldier Bear coin tells a heartwarming story of a Syrian brown bear who
became a beloved member of the Polish army during World War II. In 1942, Polish soldiers
in Iran found and adopted an orphaned bear cub, naming him Wojtek. He quickly became
everybody's favorite, eating, drinking, playing, and getting some well-deserved sleep with
other human members.

Wojtek was officially enlisted into the Polish armed forces and traveled to Italy, where he
took part in the tough Battle of Monte Cassino. The presence of a friendly bear was a
morale boost, but it was elevated even higher when Wojtek made himself useful by
copying other soldiers carrying heavy ammunition crates.

After the war, Wojtek was sent to live at the Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, reminding
everybody about loyalty and the unique bond between humans and animals in times of
hardship.

This fascinating story is depicted on a delicate 2-dollar, 1-ounce silver coin, full of nice
details and touches. One can see the ruins of Monte Cassino, B-25 Mitchell and Avro
Lancaster bombers, and even an ML 3-inch mortar. Most importantly, Wojtek himself left
his footprint on the obverse!