AVIATION - 1990 CANADIAN COINS # 02 - AVRO LANCASTER
SKU: MRAV2
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Description
The Avro Lancaster
In the 1940s, production of the Lancaster was one of Canada's great technical contributions to Allied efforts in World War II. This extraordinary aircraft became famous as the most successful heavy night bomber deployed over Europe.
After the war, Lancasters served the Royal Canadian Air Force in maritime reconnaissance roles as flying laboratories and made a major contribution to the aerial mapping of Canada through photo survey work.
The cameo portrays Air Commodore John Fauquier, D.S.O., D.F.C. His overseas decorations include the Croix de Guerre and Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Fauquier was theonly Canadian officer to receive a second bar to his D.S.O. and, in 1973, he was named to the Aviation Hall of Fame.
This coin isthe second issue of Aviation collection and contains 20 coins that have been released between 1990 and 1999.
AVIATION - AVRO LANCASTER - 1990 CANADIAN COINS 02 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 01- STERLING SILVER and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.
In the 1940s, production of the Lancaster was one of Canada's great technical contributions to Allied efforts in World War II. This extraordinary aircraft became famous as the most successful heavy night bomber deployed over Europe.
After the war, Lancasters served the Royal Canadian Air Force in maritime reconnaissance roles as flying laboratories and made a major contribution to the aerial mapping of Canada through photo survey work.
The cameo portrays Air Commodore John Fauquier, D.S.O., D.F.C. His overseas decorations include the Croix de Guerre and Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Fauquier was theonly Canadian officer to receive a second bar to his D.S.O. and, in 1973, he was named to the Aviation Hall of Fame.
This coin isthe second issue of Aviation collection and contains 20 coins that have been released between 1990 and 1999.
AVIATION - AVRO LANCASTER - 1990 CANADIAN COINS 02 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 01- STERLING SILVER and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.
Face value :
20 CANS
Print : 43596
Manufacturer : MONNAIE ROYALE CANADIENNE
Component : STERLING SILVER WITH GOLD PLATING
Print : 43596
Manufacturer : MONNAIE ROYALE CANADIENNE
Component : STERLING SILVER WITH GOLD PLATING
SKU: MRAV2
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