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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) serves as the air and space branch of Canada’s military, with a mission to provide relevant and responsive airpower to the Canadian Armed Forces. As of 2020, the RCAF operates 258 manned aircraft and nine unmanned aerial vehicles, supported by over 12,000 Regular Force members, nearly 2,000 Reservists, and civilian staff. The RCAF plays a critical role in enforcing Canadian airspace security, supporting naval and army missions, and partnering with the U.S. under NORAD to protect continental airspace. It also leads the National Search and Rescue Program.
Established in 1920 as the Canadian Air Force, it received royal sanction in 1924, becoming the Royal Canadian Air Force. The RCAF has participated in major conflicts including World War II, the Korean War, and the Gulf War, as well as numerous peacekeeping and NATO operations. Though amalgamated into the unified Canadian Armed Forces in 1968, the RCAF regained its historic name in 2011. Over the years, it has adapted to modern threats, contributing to international efforts in Libya, Afghanistan, and Eastern Europe.
Obverse
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Depicts a left-profile portrayal of King Charles III, clad in a shirt and tie without a crown, encircled by a Latin inscription, with the engraver's initials located on the neck and the issue date on the bottom. CHARLES III D·G·REX |
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Reverse
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Highlights 100 years of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) history, featuring stylized images of aircraft flown by RCAF personnel, both past and present. At its center is the RCAF roundel positioned above a CC-130 Hercules, a cornerstone of the RCAF’s transport fleet for over six decades. The Hercules’ upward trajectory symbolizes the RCAF’s motto, Sic itur ad astra (“Such is the pathway to the stars”), while the dates “1924 2024” mark the RCAF’s centennial. Surrounding the core are eight aircraft, representing both current and historical models. From top to bottom on the left are the Finch Mk. II, CSR-123 Otter, F-86 Sabre Mk. 6, and CF-100 Canuck Mk. 5; on the right are the CT-114 Tutor, CC-115 Buffalo, CF-188 Hornet, and CH-146 Griffon helicopter. 1924 |
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CANADA * 2 DOLLARS * |
Characteristics
Type | Commemorative Issue (Circulating) |
Material | Bi-Metallic |
Ring | Nickel Plated Steel |
Center | Brass Plated Aluminium Bronze |
Weight | 6.99 g |
Diameter | 28 mm |
Thickness | - |
Shape | round |
Alignment | Medal |
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Mint |
Royal Canadian Mint (RCM)
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