2021 Australia RAM $1 C Mintmark Silver Proof Coin – Heroes of the Sky

On March 31, 2021, the Royal Australian Air Force will mark its 100 year anniversary. Throughout it’s history more than 11,100 personnel have lost their lives serving their country.

The role of women in the Royal Australian Air Force has increased markedly since its inception 100 years ago. Among the RAAF’s female trailblazers is Wing Commander Robyn Williams.

Williams initially enlisted as a cadet engineer in 1979 at a time when pilot training wasn’t on offer to women. Williams had her heart set on becoming a pilot from the age of 10 and hoped the bar would be overturned.

In 1988, she became one of the first women to get her wings in the RAAF after a 14 month course, and graduated top of her class.

Williams went on to become a flying instructor and test pilot. As a test pilot she flew 20 different aircraft including the Russian MiG-21; a supersonic jet fighter. She spent five years test flying the C-130J Super Hercules in Atlanta, US, ahead of Australia’s acquisition of 12 aircraft.

• Reverse design commemorates the Centenary of the Royal Australian Air Force.
• Obverse features effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II designed by Jody Clark
• Displayed in presentation case with numbered certificate of authenticity.
• Coin Year: 2021
• Denomination: $1
• Finish Proof Diameter: 25.00mm
• Mass: 11.66g
• Metal Type: Silver
• Mintage: 5000