Royal Canadian Mint coins: New toonie unveiled for RCAF [Video]

The Royal Canadian Air Force is being honoured for its significant contributions with a new special circulation $2 coin.

The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled in Winnipeg a new toonie, which began circulating Wednesday, highlighting the 100th anniversary of the military institution. The Crown corporation said in a press release that the coin recognizes the service of all RCAF personnel in “defending Canada and preserving its freedoms.”

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The special $2 coin depicts stylized RCAF aircraft that have played key training and security roles in Canada and around the world.

“As Canadians go about their day, they will soon carry with them a reminder of the iconic aircraft that have carried our aviators past and present over the last century,” RCAF Cmdr. Lt.-Gen. Eric Kenny said in a statement. “Like a new coin, the future of Your …