2019 - 25¢ - First Canadian in Space

October 5, 1984. 7:03:00 a.m. EDT. Blast off. Space Shuttle Challenger lifts off, carrying Marc Garneau, the first Canadian to travel into space. One of the seven crewmembers of Mission STS-41-G, Garneau conducted multiple Canadian-designed experiments as a payload specialist. After 8 days + 5 hours, orbiting Earth 133 times, the astronaut came back to Earth a Canadian hero. He would later set out on two more space flights: STS-77 in 1996 and STS-97 in 2000.

"October 5, 1984. I remember it as if it were yesterday. What an exhilarating and humbling moment! Witnessing Earth from space, one understands how infinitely small we are and yet, how capable we are of immense innovations. I remain forever grateful to have been selected for this historic flight. This homage is a true honour and a splendid token to share an unforgettable moment with my fellow Canadians." Marc Garneau, Astronaut, and first Canadian in space

Specifications
No. 174451
Mintage 15,000
Composition Tri-metallic (Brass, cupronickel and bronze)
Finish specimen
Weight (g) 12.51
Diameter (mm) 50.25
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 25 cents
Artist Tony Bianco (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)