- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2019
- Denomination:$20
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):1.024
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:5000
- Product type:Coin
On June 14, 1919, a modified First World War Vickers Vimy bomber lifted off from St. John's, Newfoundland and flew straight into the history books.British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown persevered through a rough takeoff, equipment failures, fog, ice and snow before crash-landing the next day in County Galway, Ireland. In doing so, they became the first aviators to cross the Atlantic Ocean in less than 72 consecutive hours-a new milestone in aviation history. In 1969, Canada Post issued a 15-cent stamp to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the first non-stop transatlantic flight. Now, 50 years after that special issue-and on the centennial ofthis aviation first-the Canadian stamp is forever immortalized on this stamp-shaped, 99.99% fine silvercoin.
An ideal gift for someone who enjoys Canadian history and airplanes! Order today!
Special Features:
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! A stamp-shaped coin that pays tribute to Canadian philately.
A DUAL ANNIVERSARY! A classic stamp design is now available 50 years after its original issue, and on the centennial of this historic flight.
MIMICS THE LOOK OF STAMP PERFORATIONS! A serrated edge gives your coin its unique shape by mimicking the look of stamp perforations.
FAITHFUL REPRODUCTION! The engraved reproduction is just as detailed and colourful as the original stamp issued in 1969.
LIMITED WORLDWIDE MINTAGE! Limited mintage of 5,000 coins makes this sought-after coin a rare collectible.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
1 OZ. 99.99% PURE SILVER! NO GST/HST!
Design:
Engraved on your stamp-shaped coin is a colour reproduction ofa 1969 Canadian postage stamp, designed by Robert William Bradford and issued on the 50th anniversary of the first non-stop transatlantic flight. The original 15-cent stamp features a stylized map of the North Atlantic Ocean behind the Vickers Vimy bomber piloted by British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brow, who completed their historic flight from St. John's, Newfoundland, to Clifden, Ireland, on June 14-15, 1919. Like the original issue, the design includes the word "CANADA", the historic flight date "1919", and the stamp's "15"-cent denomination. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
