Description

1993 Canada $20 Aviation – Fairchild 71C Sterling Silver Coin

1993 Fairchild 71C Aviation $20 Coin (#1-7)

Designed in 1932 mainly for civil use, the Canadian-built Fairchild 71C was a seven-seat utility monoplane developed from the famous Fairchild FC-2. The Fairchild 71C model featured folding wings and an undercarriage that could be quickly changed over from wheels to skis or floats.

This aircraft served mainly as freighter in Northern Canada and was occasionally used for photographic surveys, as well as for technical training by the R.C.A.F. during World War II.

Specifications:
Face Value: 20 dollars
Mintage: 32,199
Composition: 92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper
Weight (g): 31.103
Diameter (mm): 38
Edge: Interrupted Serration
Finish: Proof