Aircraft technology was barely a decade old when the First World War began in 1914, but the needs of warfare quickly fuelled incredible advancements in aviation. This aircraft of the first World War concludes with a tribute to the Curtiss Model H-12 flting boat, wich was flow by Canadian aircrew serving in the Royal Navy Air Service (RNAS) during their anti-submarine and anti-zeppelin patrols over the North Sea.
Specifications
No. 150242
Mintage 7500
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 31.83
Diameter (mm) 40
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 20 dollars
Artist David A. Oram (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)