2006 $5 Snowbirds Pure Silver Coin & Stamp Set

Updated September 9, 2026

TECHNICAL SPECS: Diameter: 36.1 mm Material: Silver Fineness: 0.9999 Weight: 25.18 grams Bullion Weight: 0.810 Troy Ounces Description In 2006, the Royal Canadian Mint and Canada Post jointly issued a coin and stamp set celebrating the iconic Canadian Forces Snowbirds. The coin is one of the world's first double holographic coins, and features the same two designs as the postage stamps issued by Canada Post. As the coin is tilted in the light, the full colour images change with a dramatic effect. The first image puts us right in the cockpit and provides a first-hand view of the Snowbirds in flight from a pilot's perspective. The second image shows one of the team's hallmark formations and combines a stunning background with transparent effects to create a dynamic image of the Snowbirds in action. The Snowbirds holographic coin is double struck in .9999 pure silver with a proof quality finish and weighs nearly one full ounce. The nominal face value is $5. The coloured holographic effects are created solely from the refraction of light on the pure silver. The presentation includes a total of four matching 51-cents stamps (two in mint condition, two on a 'uniquely cancelled' souvenir sheet), as well as an interesting full colour booklet and a numbered plaque. The set is presented in a silver metal box in the shape of the Snowbirds logo. Although the maximum authorized mintage was set at 25,555, the actual mintage produced according to the 2007 Annual Report of the Royal Canadian Mint was only 10,034. We do not Ship to USA !!! This auction accepts Interac e-Transfer and cash only. Credit card payments are not accepted. Due to the ongoing increase in credit card fraud cases industry-wide, payments made by credit card may be subject to extended holding periods of up to 3–6 months by third-party payment processors Hibid site/global payment. For e-Transfer payments, please send funds to: [email protected] Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. We appreciate your participation and wish you good luck in the auction.

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