CANADA
1994
Aviation Series I : Canadian Vickers Vedette #10
$20 Silver Coin
Specification:
RCM Number: 1272
Face Value: 20 dollars
Mintage: 50,000
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7,5% copper, 24-karat gold-covered cameo
Weight: 31.1 g
Diameter: 38.0 mm
Edge: Interrupted Serrations
Finish: Proof
Artist: R.R. Carmichael, S. Beveridge (reverse), Dora de Pédery-Hunt (o bverse)
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. Between the two World Wars, more Vickers Vedettes were manufactured in this country than any other model. It also became the first aircraft to be manufactured in Canada for commercial operators.
The coin pictures a gold plated portrait of Wilfred T. Reid, with the Canadian Vickers Vedette in the background
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