1990 Canadian $20 sterling silver coin commemorating the Avro Lancaster bomber, part of the "Powered Flight in Canada: The First 50 Years" series. It features a 24-karat gold-plated cameo of Air Commodore John Fauquier.
Coin Information
Year of Issue: 1990
Face Value: 20 Canadian Dollars
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper (sterling silver), with a 24-karat gold-covered cameo
Weight: 31.1 grams (one full ounce)
Finish: Proof
Mintage: 43,596 units
Packaging: The coin comes in a custom aluminum case shaped like an airplane wing, as seen in your image
The Avro Lancaster was a highly successful heavy night bomber used extensively by the Allies during World War II. After the war, many of these aircraft were used in Canada for aerial mapping and maritime reconnaissance roles until the early 1960