{"product_id":"1997-canada-20-aviation-series-ct-114-tutor-snowbirds-sterling-silver-proof-coin-with-gold-cameo","title":"1997 Canada $20 Aviation Series – CT-114 Tutor \u0026 Snowbirds Sterling Silver Proof Coin with Gold Cameo","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Snowbirds in sterling silver. This 1997 $20 from the Royal Canadian Mint's Aviation series shows a CT-114 Tutor jet in the foreground with the team flying in formation behind, and a 24-karat gold-covered cameo portrait.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStruck in 92.5% silver, 31.103 g (one troy ounce) and 38 mm across, with a proof finish. It comes in the Mint's clamshell case with the information card and outer box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1997\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: 92.5% silver \/ 7.5% copper (sterling), 24-karat gold-covered cameo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31.103 g (28.77 g pure silver, 0.925 troy oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof, gold cameo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Not verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Mint information card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case + box (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Proof coin with gold cameo in clamshell case, card and outer box; not graded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: Not confirmed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Not confirmed (initials RS on reverse) \/ Dora de Pédery-Hunt (obverse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tutor is the jet flown by the Snowbirds, Canada's air demonstration team. Dealer records describe the cameo as a portrait of Edward Higgins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must for anyone who has watched the Snowbirds fly. Gold and silver together make it really stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67922945704209,"sku":"FS-EDM-0295","price":85.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0295_1.jpg?v=1793335069","url":"https:\/\/www.freedomsilver.ca\/products\/1997-canada-20-aviation-series-ct-114-tutor-snowbirds-sterling-silver-proof-coin-with-gold-cameo","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}