{"product_id":"2006-canada-5-fine-silver-double-hologram-coin-stamp-set-canadian-forces-snowbirds","title":"2006 Canada $5 Fine Silver Double Hologram Coin \u0026 Stamp Set – Canadian Forces Snowbirds","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2006 set from the Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post salutes the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. It pairs a $5 coin in 99.99% fine silver, with a double hologram of Snowbirds jets, with a souvenir sheet of two 51¢ Snowbirds stamps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe souvenir sheet is marked as flown by the Snowbirds on 27 March 2006 (431 Squadron, Moose Jaw, SK), and each set includes a serialized Snowbirds plaque, all in a blue velvet hexagonal case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2006\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 99.99% fine silver with double hologram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 25.175 g (25.17 g pure silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 36.07 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof, with double hologram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Information booklet and serialized plaque (Nos. 18585 and 15849)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Coin in capsule with souvenir sheet and serialized plaque in the original blue velvet case. Both sets are photographed; any imperfections are visible in the listing photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 10,034 sets (dealer source); souvenir sheet one of 25,555 flown by the Snowbirds on 2006.03.27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Snowbirds, 431 Squadron, are the Canadian Forces aerobatic team, flying from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan in their red and white Tutor jets. The booklet also recalls the Mint's earlier Snowbirds coin from 1997.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCoin, stamps and a flown souvenir sheet all in one case make this a great piece of Canadian aviation history. The double hologram looks fantastic when you tilt it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54721465581841,"sku":"FS-EDM-0108","price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0108_2006-Canada-5-Fine-Silver-Double-Hologram-Coin-and-Stamp-Set-Canadian-Forces-Snowbirds_06-packaging.jpg?v=1790194899","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/2006-canada-5-fine-silver-double-hologram-coin-stamp-set-canadian-forces-snowbirds","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}