2024 Canada $2 Charles III Royal Canadian Air Force (Colourized) – 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin

Country: Canada
Issuer: Royal Canadian Mint
King: Charles III (2022–present)
Type: Circulating Commemorative Coin
Year: 2024
Denomination: 2 Dollars (CAD)
Currency: Canadian Dollar (1858–present)
Composition: Bimetallic – Brass-plated aluminum bronze core with a nickel-plated steel outer ring
Weight: 6.99 g
Diameter: 28 mm
Shape: Round
Technique: Colourized, Milled
Edge: Interrupted Serrations
Orientation: Medal Alignment (↑↑)
Commemorative Issue: 100th Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)

Obverse Design

The obverse features a left-facing bust of King Charles III, with the date 2024 positioned below. The inscription reads:

Lettering: CHARLES III D·G·REX 2024 SR
(Unabridged Legend: CHARLES III DEI GRATIA REX – "Charles III, by the Grace of God, King")

Designer: Steven Rosati

Reverse Design

The reverse of the coin celebrates 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with a detailed tribute to its historic and modern aircraft. The inner core prominently displays the RCAF roundel above a CC-130 Hercules, a workhorse of the RCAF’s transport fleet for over six decades. The aircraft's upward trajectory reflects the RCAF motto, Sic itur ad astra ("Such is the pathway to the stars"). The double dates 1924-2024 mark the centennial milestone.

The outer ring features eight aircraft from different eras of RCAF history:

• Left side: Finch Mk. II, CSR-123 Otter, F-86 Sabre Mk. 6, CF-100 Canuck Mk. 5
• Right side: CT-114 Tutor, CC-115 Buffalo, CF-188 Hornet, CH-146 Griffon helicopter

Lettering: CANADA 2 DOLLARS
Designer: Pui Yan Fong

This stunning colourized commemorative $2 coin is a must-have for collectors, celebrating the rich legacy of the Royal Canadian Air Force with detailed engravings and a vibrant design.

Authentic Royal Canadian Mint Issue
Limited Commemorative Release for 2024
Perfect for Numismatists & Aviation Enthusiasts

Add this unique 2024 Canada $2 RCAF 100th Anniversary Colourized Coin to your collection today!