1997 Canada $20 Aviation - Canadair F-86 Sabre - The Golden Hawks Sterling Silver

1997 Canada $20 Aviation - Canadair F-86 Sabre Fern Villeneuve - The Golden Hawks Sterling Silver Coin - 2-5.

Coin comes with COA and RCM issued case. This product may or may not come with the outer cardboard sleeve. As is typical with this series, the outer cardboard sleeve might have some light wear, the capsule may be scratched, and the coin might have light toning or toning spots.

Innovative and talented, the expertise of the Canadian aviation industry continued to excite the imagination. The technology of the Canadian F-86 Sabre was world renowned. The Sabre became one of the top military aircraft in Europe during the 1950's.

Chosen to fulfill Canada's fighter aircraft commitment to NATO, a team of Sabres went on to become famous as the Golden Hawks. Painted gold with a red and white hawk emblazoned on each side, the Golden Hawks thrilled audiences with their aerobatic manoeuvres.

Specifications:
Face Value: 20 dollars
Mintage: 16,440
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
Weight (g): 31.103
Diameter (mm): 38
Edge: Interrupted Serration
Finish: Proof