Honour an aviation legacy with this 5 oz, 99.99% pure silver coin celebrating the 50^th anniversary of the world-renowned Snowbirds.

Formed in 1971 to demonstrate the skill, professionalism and teamwork inherent in the Canadian Forces, the Snowbirds carry on a proud tradition of aerial excellence that dates back to the early years of powered flight in Canada.

This stunning coin was designed by Canadian graphic artist Dave O’Malley, inspired by a photograph of the Snowbirds taken by Canadian aviation photographer and publisher Mike Reyno. It features a highly-detailed view of the topside of Snowbird 9 and bottomside of Snowbird 8 revealing the signature “speedbird” design that was introduced by the team in 1974. The engraved “SNOWBIRDS 50” salutes the 50^th anniversary of the team in 2021. This unique coin also features beautiful raised gold plating on both sides designed for the exclusive collector.

The effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt with “ELIZABETH II”, “D·G·REGINA” and “50 DOLLARS” engraved along the outer edge of the coin is featured on the coin obverse, along with a pattern on the field of a repeated design element taken from the official Snowbirds 50 logo. Historical text and production liaison were provided by former Snowbirds commanding officer and team leader Dan Dempsey.

Over 150 million spectators across North America have watched a live performance by the Snowbirds over the last 50 years in some 2,700 official airshows at 380 different towns and cities. Hundreds more flypasts have been flown at every major outdoor event in Canada – from Canada Day on Parliament Hill to the Olympics to the Grey Cup.

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99.99% pure silver
GST/HST exempt
Qualifies for free shipping

Product # 245729

$50 Pure Silver Coin - The Snowbirds: A Canadian Legacy (2021)