Released in 1991, this $20 sterling silver coin is the sixth release in Canada's acclaimed ten-coin series, Powered Flight in Canada: The First 50 Years. Celebrate Canada's aviation heroes and their groundbreaking achievements.

This piece honors the de Havilland Gipsy Moth and Murton A. Seymour, whose efforts to have the nation's private flying clubs designated as military pilot training schools during World War II provided a substantial benefit to Canadian aviation.

The Design

The reverse features the de Havilland Beaver along with a 24-karat gold plated cameo portrait of Murton A. Seymour. The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Dora de Pédery-Hunt.

The De Havilland Gipsy Moth

Originally designed in Great Britain, the de Havilland Moth became the global standard for flying clubs during the 1920s. A light, two-seat aircraft, its widespread success quickly prompted de Havilland to establish subsidiaries in both Canada and Australia. By the early 1930s, the Moth had become a familiar sight across Canadian skies. Renowned for its reliability and long-distance capabilities, it served not only as a staple for flying clubs but also as a versatile workhorse used for training RCAF pilots, bush flying, exploration, and recreational flights.