20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Stamp Transatlantic Flight
2019 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2019 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.86 g |
| Size | 51 × 30 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled, Coloured |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#240387 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
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.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Canada
1919
FIRST NON-STOP TRANSATLANTIC FLIGHT
LE PREMIER VOL TRANSATLANTIQUE SANS ESCALE
Designer: Robert William Bradford
Comment
The coin bears the words "CANADA", the year "1919" and the stamp's value in cents, "15".On June 14, 1919, a modified Vickers Vimy bomber from the First World War took off from St. John's, Newfoundland, leaving its mark in the history books. After a difficult take-off, British aviators John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown persevered through technical failures, fog, ice and snow to finally make a crash-landing the following day in County Galway, Ireland. They thus became the first aviators to cross the Atlantic Ocean in less than 72 consecutive hours - a new record in aviation history. In 1969, Canada Post issued a 15-cent stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of this first non-stop transatlantic flight. Now, 50 years after the special issue and to mark the centenary of the aerial feat, this Canadian stamp is immortalized on the obverse of a 99.99% pure silver coin that mimics its shape.
The ideal gift for anyone interested in Canadian history and aviation!
Special features
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! This stamp-shaped coin pays tribute to Canadian philately.
A DOUBLE ANNIVERSARY! The classic stamp is recreated 50 years after its original issue, to mark the centenary of the historic flight.
IN STAMP FORM! The serrated edge of this singular piece mimics the perforated border of a stamp.
A FAITHFUL REPRODUCTION! This engraved replica is just as accurate and colorful as the original 1969 stamp.
A LIMITED WORLDWIDE EDITION! The limited edition of 5,000 will make this piece a highly sought-after collector's item.
A NUMBERED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies the authenticity of all its collector coins.
ONE OUNCE OF 99.99% PURE SILVER
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case comes with a black protective box.
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first transatlantic flight, which was completed by the British aviators Alcock and Brown in 1919. The coin's design features an image of the two aviators and their plane, the Vickers Vimy, along with the route of their flight from Newfoundland to Ireland. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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