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A new bimetallic, face-type commemorative $2 circulation coin has just been issued in Canada to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
The RCAF’s official creation on April 1, 1924, provided Canada with a full-time, permanent air force. In the century since, it has supported Canada’s defence, contributed to international peacekeeping efforts and fostered aviation innovation. In addition, the RCAF continues to support search and rescue operations, serving as a lifeline to those in distress in Canada and its surrounding waters. It has also provided support to the national and international communities in the wake of natural disasters or other emergencies.
Of the 3 million coins in the issue, 2 million are coloured. The coins are already being put into circulation throughout Canada.
The reverse of this coin, designed by Canadian illustrator Pui Yan Fung, features stylised depictions of aircraft flown by RCAF personnel past and present. The inner core features the RCAF emblem above an H model of the CC-130 Hercules, which 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 way to the stars”). The double date “1924 2024” appears beneath the CC-130H in flight.
The outer ring features eight current and historic RCAF aircraft, 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; and the CT-114 Tutor, CC-115 Buffalo, CF-188 Hornet and CH-146 Griffon helicopter on the right.
The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, designed by Steven Rosati.
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Technical characteristics
Face value 2 dollars
Metal composition: Outer ring: Multi-layer nickel-plated steel
Center: Multiple layers of bronze-plated brass
Weight: 6.92 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Release date: 2024
Country: Canada
Issue volume: 3,000,000 (2 in color 1 without)
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