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Specifications:Face Value: 20 dollarsMintage: 41,844Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% CopperWeight (g): 31.103Diameter (mm): 38Edge: Interrupted SerrationFinish: Proof

1991 A.E.A. Silver Dart The Silver Dart was the fourth and finest of the pioneer machines constructed by Aerial Experiment Association (A.E.A.) headed by Dr. Alexander Graham Bell. It was first tested in New York State in December 1908 before being...

The single-engined Otter, with its superb short-take-off-and-landing (STOL) characteristics, dominated the bush plane market in mid-century; however, when fitted with floats, it had a limited payload. In the late 1950's, de Havilland developed a powerful...

1992 de Havilland Gipsy Moth Aviation $20 Coin (#1-6) Originally from Great Britian, the de Havilland Moth, a light two-seat aircraft, became the standard equipment of most flying clubs of the world in the 1920's. Its success soon led to the...

1992 The Curtiss JN4 (Can) Aviation $20 Coin (#1-5) The Curtiss JN$ (Can), informally referred to as the Canuck, was the first mass produced aircraft in Canada, and played an important role in the Canadian training program during World War I. In June...

1993 Fairchild 71C Aviation $20 Coin (#1-7) Designed in 1932 mainly for civil use, the Canadian-built Fairchild 71C was a seven-seat utility monoplane developed from the famous Fairchild FC-2. The Fairchild 71C model featured folding wings and an...

1993 Lockheed 14 Super Electra The Lockheed 14 Super Electra was developed to provide passenger and cargo transportation service. Although of smaller capacity than its competitor, the Douglas DC-3, it had exceptional cruise performance. It was designed...

1994 Curtiss HS-2L Used by the military during World War I, the Curitss HS-2L later became an important bush aircraft in Canada. The country's first bush flying operation began in June 1919 when survey flights were conducted from Lac-a-la-Tortue, Quebec...

1994 Canadian Vickers Vedette The Canadian Vickers Vedette played an important role in the history of Canadian aviation during the 1920's. This pusher biplane "flying boat" was developed mainly for forestry patrol and aerial photographic operations...

1995 DHC-1 Chipmunk Proud of its contribution to the Second World War, de Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd. looked towards the future. It was time to focus on the manufacture of de Havilland Canada aircraft designs. The company's first new design, the...

One of the finest achievements in Canadian aviation history, the delta wing Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow was never allowed to fulfill its mission. Its role was to replace the Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck as a supersonic all weather interceptor. A source of...

Skill, professionalism, and teamwork describe the key characteristics of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Audiences world-wide have enjoyed the aerobatics of the Canadair CT-114 Tutor. The Tutor was designed in 1958 as an all purpose jet training aircraft...

Innovative and talented, the expertise of the Canadian aviation industry continued to excite the imagination. The technology of the Canadian F-86 Sabre was world renowned. The Sabre became one of the top military aircraft in Europe during the 1950's. ...

1998 Canadair CL-215 Waterbomber In 1967, the CL-215 waterbomber took its maiden flight and is the only aircraft in the world designed specifically to fight forest fires. This twin- engined amphibian is fitted with probes that can scoop up 5,455 liters...

Fitted with extensive electronic equipment for its anit-submarine warfare role, the Argus was one of the most sophisticated combat aircraft of its time. It first took to the skies in 1957 and entered service with the Royal Canadian Air Force the...

Inventor Henry Seth Taylor designed this steam buggy, an adaptation of a horse drawn carriage in 1867. It is now on display at the National Museum of Science and Technology. This coin is presented in an oval shaped metal case featuring the Royal Canadian...

The Marco Polo Built in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1851 by James Smith, the Marco Polo for a time was considered to be the fastest ship in the world and named the "Queen of the Seas." The Marco Polo beat the world record run from England to Australia...

The affordable, high quality, Ontario-built Gray-Dort Model 25-SM became one of Canada's most popular cars. Between 1916 and 1924, over 26,000 Gray-Dorts were produced. Today, only about 50 remain.The 2002 Transportation Series is the last issue in a...

The Bricklin SV-1:A radical, safety-conscious sports car During the 1970s, Saint John, New Brunswick, was the automotive capital of the world as it began producing the gull-winged wonder known as the Bricklin. Looking very much like Italy's Maserati (but...

Named after the location of early hydrofoil tests (Bras d’Or lakes in Cape Breton) which took place in the early years of the 20th century and also in honour of the original ship which was lost during the Second World War...