Circulation Coin Exchange of 2024 in Winnipeg is here! πππ§
This special commemorative coin marks the 100th glorious anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) π©οΈποΈ. Founded in April 1924, the RCAF once soared as the "fourth-largest air force in the world," a title that now belongs to history. Today, the air force's focus has shifted towards search and rescue missions, lending its aerial prowess to the National Search and Rescue Program (NSP) in Canada ππ. The eight air force planes gracefully depicted on the coin's obverse are a heartfelt nod to the RCAF's illustrious past π©οΈβ¨. Winnipeg and the Royal Canadian Air Force share an unbreakable bond, with the city holding a unique place in the air force's history π€ποΈ. The Winnipeg Air Force Base (CFB Winnipeg) stands as a beacon, primarily tasked with nurturing the next generation of flight cadets π¨ββοΈπ. In the skies above "Winni-village," as locals affectionately call it, fighter jets frequently streak across the horizonβlikely air force cadets honing their skills in flight training π©οΈπ¨. Near the YWG airport, two museums stand as testaments to this special connection: the Western Canada Aviation Museum and the Air Force Heritage Museum, both showcasing the deep ties between Winnipeg and Canada's aviation legacy ποΈπ«. The exchange period at the Winnipeg Mint this time has taken many by surpriseβit's happening today through Saturday (October 3rd-5th), from 9 AM sharp to 4 PM β°πΈ. You can exchange up to 5 coins at once, so make sure you've got ten dollars in cash ready to go π΅ποΈ. Don't worry about large bills; they'll happily give you change on the spot π±π. If you're intrigued, come and grab this commemorative coin that carries a special connection to Winnipeg, our beloved "Winni-village" πͺπ! #WinnipegLife #Winnipeg #AirForceBase #CommemorativeCoin πβοΈποΈπ