2021 - $5 - 1/4 oz. Pure Silver Coin - Moments to Hold: The Snowbirds

The Royal Canadian Mint is honoured to salute the Snowbirds as they celebrate their 50th consecutive airshow season across North America. 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. Their eminent predecessors include aerobatic teams such as the Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF's) first official aerobatic team in 1929, the Siskins, followed by many others including the Blue Devils, Sky Lancers, Red Knight, Golden Hawks and Golden Centennaires to name a few. In the post war years prior to unification in 1968, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) also formed several aerobatic teams including the Seafire Exhibition Flight and Grey Ghosts.

Specifications
No. 200392
Mintage 100,000
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish modified specimen
Weight (g) 7.96
Diameter (mm) 27
Edge serrated
Certificate n/a
Face value 5 dollars
Artist Dave O'Malley (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)