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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Bombardier CL-215 Waterbomber
| Issuer | Royal Canadian Mint |
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| Year | 1998 |
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| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
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| Reverse description | Central depiction of a Canadair CL-215 Waterbomber aircraft in flight, commemorating the iconic Canadian-designed amphibious firefighting plane manufactured by Bombardier. A cameo portrait of Paul Gagnon, rendered in 24-karat gold plating, appears within the composition, honoring his association with the aircraft's history. The design is executed in proof finish with frosted relief against a mirror field, emphasizing the aircraft's distinctive silhouette and technical detail. The denomination CANADA 20 DOLLARS is inscribed within the legend surrounding the central motif. |
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| Edge | Interrupted serration |
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The CL-215 was developed by Canadair in the 1960s specifically for aerial firefighting — one of the few aircraft in history designed from scratch for that single purpose. Canada's provincial governments became the primary operators, and the type proved so effective at scooping water from lakes mid-flight that France, Spain, and Yugoslavia eventually acquired fleets of their own.
This is the third release in the RCM's Aviation series, which ran from 1990 through 1999 covering Canadian aerospace milestones. The series paired each coin with a matching stamp, issued jointly with Canada Post.