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Aviation Series 2 Canadair CT-114 Tutor Jet 1 oz 1997 Sterling Silver Proof Coin – Royal Canadian Mint
USD 68.08
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Product Description
Aviation Series 2 Canadair CT-114 Tutor Jet 1 oz 1997 Sterling Silver Proof Coin – Royal Canadian Mint
anada pre-war aircraft manufacturing industry was small and faced an enormous challenge on the eve of World War II. Eventually, it produced over 15,000 aircraft, many to be used as trainers in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP). The BCATP inspired U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt’s famous description of Canada as “the aerodrome of democracy” and became the world’s largest and most successful scheme to train aircrews for military service. Almost overnight, the plan produced airfields all across Canada, many of them still in use today, and helped create a modern, mass-produced aircraft industry in this country.
The modern era of air transport in northern Canada began in earnest during the 1950’s driven by a resource exploration and development boom and the building of the distant early warning radar system for the military. Modern bush pilots continued on in the best traditions of their predecessors, operating from dirt runways or landing “off strip” on the frozen tundra in aircraft equipped with skis or high floatation “balloon” tires.
Since aviation’s early years, Canadians have been devoted to opening up and defending this huge and rugged land, taking leading roles as flyers, designers, and builders of aircraft.
The coin pictures a gold plated portrait of Edward Higgins, with the Canadair CT-114 Tutor Jet in the background.
Packaging
1997 Canadian $20 Aviation Series 2: Canadair CT-114 Tutor Jet Sterling Silver Coin (Coin 6 of 10) comes encapsulated in a specially designed an aluminium clamshell case (in the shape of a wing) lined with flock, protected by a custom beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.
Specifications
Face Value: $20
Mintage: 18,414
Composition: 92.5% Silver with 24k gold cameo
Weight (g): 31.103
Diameter(mm): 38
Finish: Proof
The coin may differ from the picture.
