A "municipal trade token" that had a limited circulation period as local currency in the town of Gander.
Location: Province of Newfoundland, Canada.
Series: IX (ninth) from an annual series issued from 1982 to 2014.
Theme: World War II.
Reverse (Aircraft side): Depicts the British multi-role aircraft, the "Mosquito".Inscriptions: AVIATION DOLLAR, SERIES IX, MOSQUITO, WORLD WAR II.
The token was accepted for payment until August 31, 1990 (Value $1.00 Expires August 31, 1990).
Obverse (Bird side): Depicts a flying goose—the symbol of the town of Gander, often called the "Crossroads of the World" due to its aviation significance.
Made of nickel-plated steel, diameter approximately 33 mm.
The token is in very good collectible condition:
· Original mint luster is preserved.
· The relief is sharp, without serious nicks or wear.
· No traces of corrosion, which is common for nickel-plated steel.
