15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Building the Canadian Pacific Railway) 2015 front 15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Building the Canadian Pacific Railway) 2015 back
15 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Building the Canadian Pacific Railway) 2015 photo
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15 Dollars - Elizabeth II Building the Canadian Pacific Railway

2015 year
Silver (.9999) 23.17 g 36.07 mm
Description
Issuer
Canada
Queen
Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2015
Value
15 Dollars 15 CAD = USD 11
Currency
Dollar (1858-date)
Composition
Silver (.9999)
Weight
23.17 g
Diameter
36.07 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#76524
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Two "navvies" hard at work driving a spike while the third worker hauls gravel to fill the gap between railway ties.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA
2015
JM
15 DOLLARS

Designer: John Mantha

Edge

Serrated

Comment

Eighth coin in the 10-coin series.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 150th anniversary of the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway, which was a significant milestone in Canadian history. The railway, which was completed in 1885, connected the eastern provinces with British Columbia on the Pacific coast, and played a crucial role in the development of the country's economy and population. The coin's design features an image of Elizabeth II, as well as an image of a train and a map of Canada, symbolizing the impact of the railway on the country's growth and progress.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2015  6144 - - - - - -

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