2024 Fine silver proof set. 100th Anniversary of the RCAF. 7 pure silver coins 99.99% Silver King Charles obverse! Rose gold selectively plated on the Silver dollar. This listing is for the full 7 coin 2024 fine silver proof coin set produced by Royal Canadian Mint. This year the silver dollar features a logo on its reverse that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the RCAF. And importantly, this year is the first year where Canadian coins bear the LEFT-FACING image of King Charles III. The 7 coins are in perfect condition and is minted to the standard of 99.99% purity!! Each is also minted using a proof finish (meaning that the background is mirror or brilliant finish and the elements are in a proof or frosted finish). Since its creation in 1924, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has evolved into a storied national institution, one that has played a pivotal role in our nation’s history and in the skies above. Building on the foundations laid by Canadian pilots in the First World War, the fledgling RCAF first distinguished itself through its civil air operations, pioneering the use of aircraft for fighting forest fires and contributing to the mapping of Canada. When Canada’s Air Force stepped onto the world’s stage during the Second World War, the RCAF quickly made a name for itself at home and abroad, propelled forward by the war and peacetime contributions of its members. Whether participating in air defence, Arctic patrols, NATO training, humanitarian flights, natural disaster relief, peacekeeping operations or search-and-rescue efforts or even providing space power support to the Canadian Armed Forces, Canada’s Air Force continues to defend Canada’s air space, saving lives, helping people at home and abroad, and serving Canada. Instead of traditional (yellow) gold plating, an application of rose gold adds colour to the RCAF roundel’s maple leaf and the rim on the coin’s reverse. Commemorate the RCAF Centennial. In 2024, we look to the skies and commemorate the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) 100 years of service at home and abroad. The RCAF Centennial is an opportunity to honour the history and heritage of Canada’s Air Force, and to recognize its members’ contributions to military and civil aviation, national security and international peace. Instead of traditional yellow gold, rose gold plating elevates the 2024 proof dollar by introducing a luxurious and deeply symbolic colour contrast. The rose gold plating appears on the maple leaf, the rim on the proof dollar’s reverse, and the rim on its obverse. One of every Canadian circulation coin denomination. This set gives you every denomination of Canadian circulation coins. In addition to the enhanced proof dollar, you get one of each: 2 dollars, 1 dollar, 50 cents, 25 cents, 10 cents and 5 cents, for a total of seven coins. A century of RCAF history and achievements is visually represented by the wealth of elements appearing on the coin’s reverse; together, these form a powerful and captivating design that draws the viewer in and invites them to discover the meaning behind all of these symbolic images. For the love of the hobby. For the love of RCAF history. This fine silver proof dollar is truly a must-have for many collectors, especially aircraft enthusiasts. It also makes a great gift for family and friends who serve or have served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Only 25,000 sets are available to collectors worldwide. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. A new year of collecting takes off. One of the earliest and most anticipated releases, Canada’s annual Fine Silver Proof Dollar is our flagship collector coin, and the rose-gold plated version is only available as part of this set. A design that tells a story. The collage on your coin’s reverse design is the product of a close collaboration between the Royal Canadian Mint, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the artist, Jason Bouwman, who also designed the 2009. Anniversary of Flight in Canada. From the laser-engraved tartan to the brilliant relief, a mix of carefully executed frostings make the engraved design come alive. One of the RCAF’s predecessors, the Canadian Air Force, was granted permission to use the (British) Royal Air Force’s Blue Ensign in 1921, which was extended to the RCAF upon its formation on April 1, 1924. Since 1946, RCAF aircraft have been marked with a distinctly Canadian design: the RCAF Roundel featuring a red maple leaf. Designed by Canadian artist Jason Bouwman, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s history and aviation fleet are represented by four significant aircraft (from left to right): the De Havilland DH-82C Tiger Moth symbolizes the RCAF’s early years; the McDonnell Douglas CF-188 Hornet represents its fighter fleet; the Lockheed CC-130 Hercules represents its fixed-wing aircraft fleet; and the Boeing Vertol CH-147 Chinook, its helicopter fleet. Three of the aircraft leave a contrail behind that begin to form the RCAF tartan, however, all four aircraft are connected to the Royal Canadian Air Force roundel, with the skyborne maple leaf (centre) representing Canada’s Air Force. The RCAF’s future and its space division are represented by the planets and orbital rings, with the two outermost rings running across the maple leaf to represent the centennial years “1924” and “2024” (and all that has been achieved between these centennial dates); the stars honour the RCAF’s current inspirational motto. Sic Itur ad Astra. (“Such is the pathway to the stars”). At the bottom, the flaming parrot tulip (representing “Rescue”) is one of four tulip bulb types specially selected to commemorate the RCAF’s Centennial in gardens across Canada and at the Canadian Tulip Festival in 2024. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. Your Fine Silver Proof Set is presented in Royal Canadian Mint-branded, book-style packaging with a removable lens for easy viewing. PHOTOS: Note that the photos I post in my listings are stock photo images. However, for items like this one where the products are brand new from the mint and are identical the photo posted in the listing is a STOCK photo meaning that the photos represent the item you will be getting. Normally there is almost no difference between the photo you see in the listing and the actual product you are sent. Certificate numbers (if shown in a photo) are an example of something that will not be the same in the item you receive. Member of Royal Canadian Numismatic Association. Be sure to add me to your. GST or HST EXEMPT item. Usually MUCH cheaper for multiples of this item or similar weight/size.. your item is being sent by a cheaper and slower but fully trackable method (3-4 weeks typically). I have no control over how long the postal systems take to get it to you.