[2] One of the technological breakthroughs for the RCM involved the 2006 Canadian Achievement series silver coin featuring Colonel Chris Hadfield.
[5] Technically, it was a complex design to render, due to the depiction of the closed glass visor and the complicated features of the Canadarm.
The first collector card that was issued was to commemorate the creation of a new effigy for her majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2003 and a redemption was offered in Chatelaine magazine.
One card was included with every phone order after the launch of the commemorative coin.
To procure a card, customers had to go on the RCM website and place a request online.