The Royal Canadian Mint has issued a special $2 coin in honour of the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
The coin features images of aircraft that have played significant roles in the RCAF over the last century. It began circulating as of Sept. 18, according to a release from the Mint.
“On the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force, we pay tribute to the generations of Air Force members who dedicated their lives to defending our country and our freedom,” Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said in the release.
Lieutenant General Eric Kenny, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force said he was pleased the coin showcased a part of Canadian history, a reminder of the iconic aircraft that have carried aviators of the past and present….