Description

Theme

Heralded in the 1950s as “the symbol of a new era for Canada in the air,” the Avro CF-105 Arrow was one of this nation’s greatest engineering achievements, its impressive altitude and Mach-2 speed capabilities making it one of the most advanced supersonic interceptor jets of its time. It captured the imagination of the Canadian public, and, long after the project’s cancellation in 1959, the Arrow lives on as a delta-winged symbol of Canadian ingenuity and technical achievement.

The first Arrow, RL-201, is featured on this 1 oz. fine silver coin, where the spirit of innovation that produced the storied aircraft is reflected in the waters of Lake Ontario—the very waters over which different scaled models were launched during the development phase between 1954 and 1957.

Design

The reverse design by Canadian artist Ardell Bourgeois highlights the incredible story of the Avro CF-105 Arrow through its aerial view of the 1950s supersonic interceptor jet in flight. The view is of the first Arrow, indicated by the serial number “RL-201” (paired with the Royal Canadian Air Force classic roundel) on both the aircraft’s fuselage and in the inscription near the bottom of the design, just above the face value (“20 DOLLARS”) and year (“2025”). The image pays homage to the development of Canada’s most legendary aircraft, depicting the Arrow flying over the waters of Lake Ontario, where the small scale models were tested. This is represented by the Arrow’s outline, which is engraved incuse on the surface of the water, where it invokes the achievements that made it’s creation possible and contributed to aeronautics. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

Special features

• The greatest plane to never serve. Celebrate an iconic piece of Canadian aviation history! One of the most advanced aircraft of its time, the Avro Arrow was cancelled in 1959, but it lives on as a Canadian symbol of advanced technical achievement.
• A different view. Your coin’s reverse pays homage to the development of the Arrow, depicting RL-201 flying over Lake Ontario.
• A must-have for Arrow enthusiasts. Your coin’s design, and the story it tells, makes it the perfect gift for aircraft enthusiasts and anyone who has an interest in the history of the Avro Arrow.
• Designed by a renowned artist. Aviation artist Ardell Bourgeois is known for creating realistic works that have been featured in many museums and magazines. His designs have also graced several Canadian coins, including the 2012 proof dollar and the Second World War Battlefront: Battle of Britain coin (2015).
• Beloved theme. The Avro Arrow continues to be one of the most in-demand aviation themes, and only 10,000 coins are available to collectors worldwide, so don’t wait!
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST.

Specifications

Packaging

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.