Royal Canadian Mint numismatic coins (20th century)
Year Aircraft Aviation Pioneer Artist Mintage Issue Price
1995 Fleet 80 Canuck J. Omer ( Bob ) Noury Robert W.Bradford 17,438 $ 57.95
1995 DHC-1 Chipmunk Russell Bannock Robert W.Bradford 17,722 $ 57.95
1996 Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck Janusz Żurakowski Jim Bruce 18,508 $ 57.95
1996 Avro Canada CF-105 Arrow Jim Chamberlin Jim Bruce 27,163 $ 57.95
1997 Canadair F-86 Sabre Fern Villeneuve Ross Buckland 16,440 $ 57.95
1997 Canadair CT-114 Tutor Edward Higgins Ross Buckland 18,414 $ 57.95
1998 Canadair CP-107 Argus William S. Longhurst Peter Mossman 14,711 $ 57.95
1998 Canadair CL-215 Waterbomber Paul Gagnon Peter Mossman 15,237 $ 57.95
1999 de Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter George A. Neal Neil Aird 14,173 $ 57.95
1999 de Havilland DHC-8 Dash 8 Robert H. ( Bob ) Fowler Neil Aird 14,138 $ 57.95
Twenty Dollars -- Aviation Collection
The collection consists of 20 coins in all , with two coins being released annually over a period of 10 years , starting in 1990 and concluding in 1999 , the 90th anniversary of powered flight in Canada . They were also offered in two presentation sets of 10 coins each—Series 1 : 1990-94 ; and Series 2 : 1995–99 . Each coin has a face value of $ 20 , is composed of sterling silver ( 92.5% silver , 7.5% copper ) ; and includes a 24-karat gold-covered cameo depicting a Canadian aviation pioneer . Weight : 31.103 grams ; Diameter : 38mm ; Edge Type : Interrupted Serration ; Finish : Proof . The obverse on all 20 coins features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pédery-Hunt . Series One Year Aircraft Aviation Pioneer Artist Mintage Issue Price 1990 Avro Anson and the North American Harvard Robert Leckie Geoff Bennett 41,844 $ 55.50 1990 Avro Lancaster John Emilius Fauquier R.R . Carmichael 43,596 $ 55.50 1991 AEA Silver Dart F.W . Baldwin and John A.D. McCurdy George Velinger 35,202 $ 55.50 1991 de Havilland Beaver Phillip C. Garratt Peter Mossman 36,197 $ 55.50 1992 Curtiss JN-4 ( Canuck ) Sir Frank Wilton Baillie George Velinger 33,105 $ 55.50 1992 de Havilland Gypsy Moth Murton A. Seymour John Mardon 32,537 $ 55.50 1993 Fairchild 71c James A. Richardson R.R . Carmichael 32,199 $ 55.50 1993 Lockheed 14 Super Electra Zebulon Lewis Leigh R.R . Carmichael 32,550 $ 55.50 1994 Curtiss HS-2L Stuart Graham John Mardon 31,242 $ 55.50 1994 Canadian Vickers Vedette Wilfrid T. Reid R.R . Carmichael 30,880 $ 55.50 The 1998 coins were offered in a special gift box with two cardboard models of the Argus and the Waterbomber .
One of the most profitable aspects of the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) is its numismatic product line. The first numismatic coin from the RCM was arguably the 1935 dollar commemorating the Silver Jubilee of His Majesty King George V. Though intended for circulation, it was the first Canadian coin commemorating an event. The decision to issue this coin was made in October 1934 by then-Prime Minister R.B. Bennett. There were economic and patriotic motivations for the release of a silver dollar, including a hope to boost the silver mining industry. In future years, the silver dollar would have a more emotional meaning for many Canadians because it was also the first coin to have the Voyageur motif on its reverse.