1996 Canada $20 Sterling Silver Coin – Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow (Aviation Series, Gold Cameo)

This 1996 $20 sterling silver proof from the Royal Canadian Mint's Aviation Series honours the Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow, the supersonic interceptor that has become a legend of Canadian aviation. A 24-karat gold-plated cameo sits above the aircraft in flight.

It comes complete in the Mint's oval aluminum clamshell case with its outer box, the story card, the coin card and a numbered certificate.

Collector Specifications

• Country: Canada
• Year: 1996
• Denomination: $20
• Composition: Sterling silver (92.5%) with 24-karat gold-plated cameo
• Weight: 31.103 g (28.77 g pure silver)
• Diameter: 38 mm
• Finish: Proof, with gold-plated cameo
• Edge: Serrated
• Certificate: Numbered Royal Canadian Mint certificate of authenticity and coin information card
• Packaging: Coin case + box (Good condition)
• Condition: Proof coin in capsule in the original RCM clamshell case with outer box, cards and numbered certificate. Individually photographed; any imperfections are visible in the listing photos
• Mintage: Limited to 50,000 (27,163 sold)
• Designer: Jim Bruce / Dora de Pédery-Hunt

Historical Significance

The Arrow program was cancelled by the federal government on 20 February 1959, and the aircraft and their plans were ordered destroyed, as the story card recounts. The Aviation Series paired famous Canadian aircraft with the portraits of the people behind them.

Why We Love This One

The Arrow is one of the most-loved stories in Canadian aviation, and this coin does it justice. Gold cameo, full sterling ounce and complete original packaging.

Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.