Colored $1 Coin Canada 2023 – Elsie McGill

Elizabeth “Elsie” McGill (1905–1980) was a person of brilliant mind and invincible spirit. A pioneering woman, she enjoyed a pioneering career in aeronautical engineering and was a passionate and effective advocate for gender equality in the workplace and beyond. Although her path has not been the easiest, Elsie has always persevered and demonstrated excellence despite adversity. Not one to let setbacks influence her trajectory, Elsie aimed for the stars and elevated others along the way, making her one of the most exceptional and noteworthy Canadians of the 20th century.
During World War II, Elsie oversaw the production of over 1,450 Hawker Hurricane aircraft. This earned her the nickname “Hurricane Queen.” While working at Canadian Car and Foundry, Elsie became the first woman in the world to design an airplane, the Maple Leaf Trainer II. In 1938, Elsie became the first woman elected to the Engineering Institute of Canada.

Denomination: 1 CAD
Weight: 6.27 g
Diameter: 26.5mm
Metal: steel, brass-plated
Circulation: 15000