The image displays a 1994 Canadian $20 sterling silver coin featuring the Curtiss HS-2L seaplane, part of the Canadian Aviation Series.
Subject: The coin commemorates the Curtiss HS-2L, a seaplane used during World War I by the military and later as an important bush aircraft in Canada.
Design Elements: It features a detailed depiction of the Curtiss HS-2L seaplane on the reverse, with a 24-karat gold-plated cameo portrait of Stuart Graham, considered the world's first bush pilot, above the plane.
Composition: The coin is made of sterling silver (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper) and has a weight of 31.103 grams and a diameter of 38 mm.
This coin features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt. The inscription "ELIZABETH II D G REGINA" encircles the portrait, which translates to "Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, Queen".
