2006 Canadian Forces $5 Snowbirds Double Hologram Silver Coin & Stamp Set

2006 Canadian Forces $5 Snowbirds Double Hologram Silver Coin & Stamp Set

In 2006, the Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post jointly issued a coin and stamp set celebrating the iconic Canadian Forces “Snowbirds”. The coin is one of the world’s first double holographic coins, and features the same two designs as the postage stamps issued by Canada Post. As the coin is tilted in the light, the full colour images change with a dramatic effect. The first image puts us right in the cockpit and provides a first-hand view of the Snowbirds in flight from a pilot's perspective. The second image shows one of the team's hallmark formations and combines a stunning background with transparent effects to create a dynamic image of the Snowbirds in action.

While military aerobatic flying in Canada began as early as 1929, it wasn't until 1971 that the Snowbirds became an official entity within the Forces. The name "Snowbirds" was the product of a competition held among elementary school children at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, known today as 15 Wing Moose Jaw: Air Vice-Marshal C.M. McEwen Air Field. "Snowbirds" was born from two ideas: the white-painted Tutors flown by the team, and Anne Murray's popular 1970s song, Snowbird.

Features

• A 99.99% pure silver $5 double hologram coin issued by the Royal Canadian Mint.
• A pair of mint-condition 51¢ stamps issued by Canada Post
• A souvenir sheet, uniquely cancelled to identify it as one of only 25,555 that were flown onboard a Snowbirds Tutor jet on March 27, 2006.
• An information booklet packed with fascinating details about the Snowbirds aerobatic team, the stamps and the coin.
• A serialized plaque.

Packaging

2006 Canadian Forces $5 Snowbirds Double Hologram Silver Coin & Stamp Set comes packaged in a unique, collectable Snowbirds-themed case including coin, stamp, souvenir sheet and illustrated information booklet.

Specifications

Face Value: $5
Mintage: 10,034
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 25.175
Diameter (mm): 36.07
Finish: Proof