Powered Flight in Canada: The First 50 Years Coin Series
This 1992 Canadian $20 Curtiss JN-4 (Canuck) Sterling Silver Coin is part of the first ten-coin series commemorating the Powered Flight in Canada: The First 50 Years. Each coin commemorates an aviation hero and his achievements. These coins are composed of sterling silver and have a 24 karat gold covered cameo portrait of an aviation hero. This coin is the fifth coin in the series and features the Curtiss JN-4 (Canuck).
The Curtiss JN$ (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 1918, the first Canadian air mail was carried from Montreal to Toronto by one of these Canadian-built Canucks. After the war, these aircraft were sold for use by civilians. They became the preferred machine for aerial stunt performances, a popular attraction of the time.
The coin pictures a gold plated portrait of Sir Frank Wilton Baillie, with the Curtiss JN-4 (Canuck) in the background.
Packaging
1992 Canadian $20 Aviation Series I: Curtiss JN-4 (Canuck) Sterling Silver Coin (Coin 5 of 10) comes encapsulated in a specially designed an aluminium clamshell case (in the shape of a wing) lined with flock, protected by a custom beauty box and Certificate of Authenticity.
Note: The photo of this item is a stock image only.
Specifications
Face Value: $20
Mintage: 33,105
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper, 24-karat gold-covered cameo
Weight (g): 31.103
Diameter(mm): 38
Finish: Proof
