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*HAWKER HURRICANE – AIRCRAFT OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR SERIES: 2017 $20 oz Fine Silver Coin
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Product Description
*HAWKER HURRICANE – AIRCRAFT OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR SERIES: 2017 $20 oz Fine Silver Coin
History remembers the Hawker Hurricane as one of the most versatile aircraft of the Second World War, and as a great defender of Great Britain during the legendary Battle of Britain (1940). This fine silver coin pays tribute to the Hurricane as a military and aviation icon—one that was flown throughout the war by the Canadian pilots in the Royal Air Force (RAF) and Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
SPECIAL FEATURES
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FIRST in a thrilling three-coin series featuring aircraft flown at home or abroad during the Second World War (1939- 1945).
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The legendary Hawker Hurricane takes to the skies once more, thanks to the dazzling use of selective colour over the intricately detailed engraving.
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Attention to historical accuracy extends to the use of the effigy of King George VI on the obverse, as it appeared on Canadian coins issued during the Second World War.
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Purchase each coin individually, or guarantee a complete set with a one-time subscription to this series! You’ll be sure to receive all three coins, and each subscription comes with a BONUS collector tin box shipped with the first coin!
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The artistry and theme makes this a fantastic addition to any historical-, military- or aircraft-themed collection.
DESIGN
The reverse design by Canadian artist David A. Oram features an engraved depiction of two Hawker Hurricanes patrolling the skies over Great Britain during the Battle of Britain, circa 1940. The design features an outstanding amount of detail, all painstakingly engraved and enhanced with the use of multiple finishes. In the background, a part in the cloud cover reveals the Thames Estuary below, where the fuel tanks and ships of a vital British shipping port are to be defended from airborne attacks by the German Luftwaffe. The selectively coloured Hurricane in the foreground bears the reporting marks of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) No. 1 Squadron, along with the identifier YO-A and the serial number P3069 that are associated with the aircraft flown by Squadron Leader Ernest Archibald McNab. This Hurricane’s combat experience is evident in the markings and faded paint on its fuselage and wings, but does little to diminish the aircraft’s overall colourful appearance—from its grey-green camouflage to the multi-coloured roundels on the wings and fuselage, along with the red, white and blue tail flash. The obverse features the effigy of King George VI by T. H. Paget.
SPECIFICATIONS
No: 155694
Mintage: 7,500
Material: Pure Silver (99.99%)
Finish: Proof
Weight: 31.83g
Diameter: 40mm
Edge: Serrated
Certificate: Serialized