Description: Ladies & Gentlemen, The coin shown is sample stock photos and you will receive similar or better coin but not exactly as shown in the pictures. Throughout its first century of service (1924-2024), Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) personnel have taken to the skies to assist, defend and represent Canadians, at home and abroad. As Canadas Air Force marks its centennial, the $2 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force commemorative circulation coin features a design that spans 100 years of RCAF missions, machinery and milestones. This $2 coin featuring an enhanced view of the RCAF roundel and the CC-130H Hercules at the centre of the coin, where theyre surrounded by engraved RCAF aircraft representing the past and present. A special salute to 100 years of RCAF service. The RCAF was formed on April 1, 1924, just 15 years after the first powered, controlled, heavier-than-air flight in Canada in 1909a reminder of how quickly aviation evolved.One of the RCAFs predecessors, the Canadian Air Force, was first granted permission to use the (British) Royal Air Forces Blue Ensign in 1921, and this was extended to the RCAF upon its formation. Since 1946, RCAF aircraft have been marked with a uniquely Canadian roundel design, which is featured on this $2 coin and many other 2024 RCAF Centennial coins.Designed by Toronto-based illustrator Pui Yan Fong, the coins reverse spans 100 years of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) history, represented by stylized depictions of aircraft flown by RCAF personnel past and present. The inner core features the RCAF roundel above a Model H of the CC-130 Hercules that has been the mainstay of the RCAF transport fleet for over 60 years; the upward angle of the Hercules is a nod to the RCAF motto, Sic itur ad astra (Such is the pathway to the stars), while the double dates 1924 2024 commemorate the RCAF Centennial. Eight current and historical RCAF aircraft appear on the outer ring, from top to bottom: the Finch Mk. II, CSR-123 Otter, F-86 Sabre Mk. 6 and CF-100 Canuck Mk. 5 on the left side; and on the right, the CT-114 Tutor, CC-115 Buffalo, CF-188 Hornet and CH-146 Griffon helicopter. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati Thanks for browsing! For shipping and return, please check our store policies.
Price: 18.39 CAD
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
End Time: 2025-02-05T21:52:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.96 CAD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Denomination: Two Dollars (Toonies)
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Certification: Uncertified
