Pure Silver Coloured Coin – Aircraft of The Second World War: Avro Anson – Mintage: 7,500 (2017). CHANGING OF THÉ GUARD. Honours the versatile Anson for its many contributions to the Allied cause during the Second World War! Nicknamed “Faithful Annie”, the Avro Anson was reputed for its stability and rugged reliability. Its wartime production fuelled Canada’s aircraft manufacturing industry, but its most significant role was arguably as the twin-engine aircraft of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP). The artistry and theme makes this a fantastic addition to your historical-, military- or aircraft-themed collection! LEGENDARY AVRO ANSON Selective colour recreates the dark green and brown camouflage colours of the Avro Anson, whose gun remains trained on the Messerschmitt Bf 110 in the background. FEATURES THE EFFIGY OF KING GEORGE V. Attention to historical accuracy extends to the use of the effigy of King George VI on the obverse, as it appeared on Canadian coins issued during the Second World War. LOW MINTAGE: Only 7,500 coins will be made available worldwide. 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN. Designed by Canadian artist David A. Oram, your coin features an engraved depiction of an Avro Anson in one of its many roles during the war. The obverse features the effigy of King George VI by T. Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box. Composition 99.99% pure silver. Weight (g) 31.83. Face value 20 dollars. Oram (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse). I would like good communication and fair and honest trading. The satisfaction of my customers is important to me. If there are problems of any kind and you are not satisfied with my service or the item you received, please contact me and we will find a solution. INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Contact me for. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins: Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “arrowjet” and is located in this country: CA. This item can be shipped to Canada, United States.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Denomination: $20
- KM Number: 2017
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Certification: RCM COA