2017 Canadian $20 Aircraft of the Second World War - 1 oz Fine Silver 3-Coin Set

2017 Canadian $20 Aircraft of the Second World War - 1 oz Fine Silver 3-Coin Set

If the First World War introduced the concept of aerial combat, then the Second World War cemented its status as one of the defining elements of modern warfare. Rapid advancement in aircraft technology produced the aluminum-clad bombers, cargo planes and jet-powered aircraft that gradually replaced the wooden-framed and fabric-clad biplanes of the Great War. Aircraft carriers allowed planes to extend their reach farther than ever before, while a new technology—radar—bolstered defensive and offensive strategies in the skies.

The Aircraft of the Second World War series salutes three of the most iconic aircraft flown between 1939 and 1945. Whether used to defend the homeland, in combat overseas or as part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan here in Canada, these aircraft are remembered as important symbols of Canadian valour and sacrifice.

These beautiful commemorative coins will be the talk of your collection!

Features

SECOND WORLD WAR AIRCRAFT! Your three-coin set features aircraft flown at home or abroad during the Second World War (1939-1945).
FEATURES THE EFFIGY OF KING GEORGE VI! Attention to historical accuracy extends to the use of the effigy of King George VI on the obverse of your three coins, as it appeared on Canadian coins issued during the Second World War.
FREE COLLECTOR CASE! Receive a FREE vintage-looking tin collector case.
LOW MINTAGE: Only 7,500 coins will be made available worldwide. Hurry and order your subscription today before they are all gone!
ONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COINS! Your coins have no GST/HST!

Design

Hawker Hurricane:
Designed by Canadian artist David A. Oram, the first coin in your subscription 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 ErnestArchibald 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.

Avro Anson:
Designed by Canadian artist David A. Oram, your coin features anengraved depiction of an Avro Anson in one of its many roles during the war. The legendary aircraft isbrought to life once more by an outstanding amountof detailed engraving, all skillfully enhanced by the use of multiple finishes that convey the intensity of the situation, as it flies over a convoy of ships at sea. The obverse features the effigy of KingGeorge VI by T. H. Paget.

Consolidated Canso:
Designed by Canadian artist David A. Oram, your coin features an engraved depiction of the amphibious Consolidated Canso in action in the Atlantic theatre of war. Selective colour re-creates the camouflage colours and markings of RCAF No. 162 Squadron—specifically the white-grey fuselage, as well as the blue and green camouflage pattern along the upper wing and tail surfaces. The reporting marks “T” and “9816” are associated with a Canadian Canso piloted by Flt. Lt. R.E. McBride who, on June 3, 1944, dropped four depth charges to destroy U-477 (engraved in the background) in the waters of the North Sea, off the coast of Norway. The obverse features the effigy of King George VIby T.H. Paget.

Packaging

Your coins come encapsulated and encased in a specially-branded metal collector case.

Specifications

Face Value: Set- Includes three $20 coins.
Mintage: 7,500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 31.83
Diameter (mm): 40
Finish: Proof