2024 (1924-) Canada $2 RCAF 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force Colourized Toonie Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

2024 (1924-) Canada $2 RCAF 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force Colourized Toonie Coin (Brilliant Uncirculated)

Own a Colourized Special Wrap Roll of $2 coins that capture 100 years of RCAF history.

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 Canada’s 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. Each Colourized Special Wrap Roll contains 25 $2 coins featuring a colour-enhanced view of the RCAF roundel and the CC-130H Hercules at the centre of the coin, where they’re surrounded by engraved RCAF aircraft representing the past and present.

A specially wrapped salute to 100 years of RCAF service.

Features

• Commemorate the RCAF Centennial. In 2024, we look to the skies to commemorate the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) 100 years of service, at home and abroad. The RCAF Centennial is an opportunity to honour the history and heritage of Canada’s Air Force and to recognize its personnel’s national service and contributions to aviation, national security, emergency support and international peace.
• A century of service captured on a coin. On each $2 commemorative circulation coin’s reverse, the aircraft depicted on the coin represent some of those flown by RCAF personnel, past and present.
• An easy addition. Whether colourized or non-colourized, a Special Wrap Roll is an easy way to make the RCAF Centennial part of your collection. A two-coin Commemorative Collector Keepsake Card containing one of each version is also available to collectors. Collect them all!
• An inspiring salute. A great gift or keepsake for RCAF personnel (past and present) and their loved ones; for aviation and history enthusiasts; and for all who are inspired by the RCAF’s important legacy of service.
• Limited supply. Only 20,000 rolls are available.

Design

Designed by Toronto-based illustrator Pui Yan Fong, the coin’s 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.

Packaging

2024 Canada $2 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force Colourized Coin comes in brilliant uncirculated condition.

Specifications

Face Value: $2
Mintage: 20,000
Composition: Outer ring: Three-ply nickel-plated steel; Inner core: Three-ply brass-plated aluminum bronze, with selective colour
Weight (g): 6.99
Diameter (mm): 28
Finish: BU