2024 $100 PURE GOLD COIN
100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE

This coin is part of the 100-dollar coin collection which began in 1976. A coin has been released every year since then.

With the creation of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) on April 1, 1924, Canada gained its first permanent full-time air force, and its early fleet helped develop aviation in Canada. Its formative years and the vital role it played in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan during the Second World War, are represented by the De Havilland DH-82C Tiger Moth depicted on this 99.99% pure gold coin from the Royal Canadian Mint. On the coin’s reverse, the early trainer’s take-off represents the ascent of Canada’s Air Force, while the current motto Sic Itur ad Astra (“Such is the pathway to the stars”) visually connects the RCAF of today with both its future and its storied past.

 A look back at the RCAF’s beginnings. The RCAF Centennial (1924-2024) is an opportunity to honour the history and heritage of Canada’s Air Force and to recognize its members’ contributions to military and civil aviation, national security and international peace.
 The product of a close collaboration between the Royal Canadian Mint, the Royal Canadian Air Force and artist Neil Hamelin.
 A portrait of the RCAF’s rich history, the reverse focuses on the RCAF’s early years and contributions to the development of aviation in Canada.
 Combines traditional and modern engraving techniques, such as the laser engraving and special frosting seen on the RCAF roundel that serves as a backdrop.

**The Royal Canadian Air Force roundel used courtesy of the Department of National Defence.

100 DOLLARS - 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROYAL CANADIAN AIR FORCE - 2024 CANADIAN COINS 49 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 07- PURE GOLD and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.