Composition : 99.99% silver
Mintage : 10,034

Canadian Forces Snowbirds

This unique collectible stamp and coin set includes :

- A 99,99% pure silver 5$ double hologram coin;
- A pair of mint-condition 51 cents stamps;
- A souvenir sheet, uniquely cancelled to identify is as one of only 25,555 that were flown onboard a Snowbirds Tutor jet on March 27, 2006;
- An information booklet packed with fascinating details about the Snowbirds aerobatic team, the stamp and the coin;
- A numbered plaque.

Proud ambassadors

The Snowbirds mission : To represent the professionalisme, dedication and teamwork of the Canadian Forces and to inspire Canadians to consider and exciting career in Canada's military.

An icon takes flight

The Snowbirds name resulted from acompetition held among elementary school children at CFB Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, known today as15 Wing Moose Jaw.

A sky-high resumé

As ambassadors for the Canadian Forces, the Snowbirds proudly represent the men and the women in Canada's military who are making a difference at home and abroad.

 

SNOWBIRDS - 2006 CANADIAN COINS is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 18- MILITARY and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.