Royal Canadian Mint
1 oz. Pure Silver Coin - Battlefront Series: Battle of Britain (2015)
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"The Battle of France is over. The Battle of Britain is about to begin..." – Sir Winston Churchill
By the summer of 1940, much of continental Europe was occupied by Nazi Germany, which had turned its sights across the English Channel to Great Britain. As a precursor to a possible invasion, the Luftwaffe began a series of aerial attacks on Britain's coastal defences in a battle for superiority in the skies. With this fine silver coin, the Royal Canadian Mint commemorates Canada's role in the Battle of Britain, which would prove to be one of the turning points of the Second World War.
Special features:
• EFFIGY OF KING GEORGE VI: Your coin features the effigy of KingGeorge VI by T. H. Paget.
• First coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's commemorative Second World War Battlefront Series, which depicts scenes from key battles in which Canadians bravely participated during the Second World War.
• Crafted of 99.99% pure silver, this coin is struck with fine details which showcase the Royal Canadian Mint's world-class artistry and skillful engraving.
• A striking addition to any military or history-themed collection and a thoughtful gift for military-history enthusiasts.
• No GST/HST!
Did you know…
• The Royal Canadian Air Force was born on 1 April 1924.
• In August 1939, the RCAF received delivery of its first Hawker Hurricane aircraft, the same type most Canadian pilots would fly during the Battle of Britain.
• Roughly 232,000 men and 17,000 women enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War; sadly, over 17,000 would become casualties in the war.
• Britain's aerial defences were in the hands of pilots flying Hawker Hurricanes, Supermarine Spitfires and Boulton Paul Defiants; it is these aircraft that would repel the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitts, Dornier Do 17s, Heinkel He 111s and Junker aircraft during the Battle of Britain.
• With its higher top speed, the Supermarine Spitfire targeted high-flying fighter planeswhile the more numerous Hawker Hurricanes would pursue slower bombers; although the Spitfire has becomeassociated with victory in the Battle of Britain, in fact it was the Hurricane squadrons that accountedfor more enemy aircraft shot down.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a custom beauty box.
Order your coin today!
By the summer of 1940, much of continental Europe was occupied by Nazi Germany, which had turned its sights across the English Channel to Great Britain. As a precursor to a possible invasion, the Luftwaffe began a series of aerial attacks on Britain's coastal defences in a battle for superiority in the skies. With this fine silver coin, the Royal Canadian Mint commemorates Canada's role in the Battle of Britain, which would prove to be one of the turning points of the Second World War.
Special features:
• EFFIGY OF KING GEORGE VI: Your coin features the effigy of KingGeorge VI by T. H. Paget.
• First coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's commemorative Second World War Battlefront Series, which depicts scenes from key battles in which Canadians bravely participated during the Second World War.
• Crafted of 99.99% pure silver, this coin is struck with fine details which showcase the Royal Canadian Mint's world-class artistry and skillful engraving.
• A striking addition to any military or history-themed collection and a thoughtful gift for military-history enthusiasts.
• No GST/HST!
Did you know…
• The Royal Canadian Air Force was born on 1 April 1924.
• In August 1939, the RCAF received delivery of its first Hawker Hurricane aircraft, the same type most Canadian pilots would fly during the Battle of Britain.
• Roughly 232,000 men and 17,000 women enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War; sadly, over 17,000 would become casualties in the war.
• Britain's aerial defences were in the hands of pilots flying Hawker Hurricanes, Supermarine Spitfires and Boulton Paul Defiants; it is these aircraft that would repel the Luftwaffe's Messerschmitts, Dornier Do 17s, Heinkel He 111s and Junker aircraft during the Battle of Britain.
• With its higher top speed, the Supermarine Spitfire targeted high-flying fighter planeswhile the more numerous Hawker Hurricanes would pursue slower bombers; although the Spitfire has becomeassociated with victory in the Battle of Britain, in fact it was the Hurricane squadrons that accountedfor more enemy aircraft shot down.
Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a custom beauty box.
Order your coin today!
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