New Toonie released to honour RCAF [Video]

The Royal Canadian Mint is marking a century of service from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).

The Mint unveiled a new Toonie Wednesday to mark the RCAF’s 100th anniversary.

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“100 years is a long time,” said Marie LeMay, president and CEO of the Mint. “Yes, they are veterans and military personnel, but they’re also all either parents, grandparents, friends, so they touch so many people in Canada.

“To have the opportunity to have a piece of history passed down from generation to generation, from coast to coast to coast, I think it’s a really important moment to be able to come and commemorate.”

LeMay said the Mint worked closely with the RCAF to help design the coin. In its inner core, in colour, is the CC-130 Hercules. Eight current and historic planes surround the …