20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Jubilee Locomotive) 2009 front

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Jubilee Locomotive) 2009 back

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Jubilee Locomotive) 2009 photo

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Jubilee Locomotive

2009 year


Silver (.9999)	31.39 g	38.00 mm

Description

Issuer	Canada
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2009
Value	20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Silver (.9999)
Weight	31.39 g
Diameter	38.00 mm
Thickness	3.2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#31643
Rarity index	89%

Reverse

A jubilee locomotive travelling right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA 2009
3001
3001
20 DOLLARS

Engraver: William Woddruff

Edge

Plain

Script: Latin

Lettering: Jubilee

Comment

Theme: Rail transport picks up speed
Fifty years after the completion of Canadian Pacific's transcontinental rail line, a new generation of powerful, sleek locomotives was inspiring renewed interest in trains across North America. The Jubilee, whose name evokes a milestone in Canadian Pacific history, captured the public imagination with its considerable cruising speed and semi-hubby design, and quickly became known as the champion of rail transport.

Commissioned in 1936, this specially designed 4-4-4* F2a locomotive featured high-pressure nickel-steel boilers and giant 80-inch (203 cm) diameter propelling wheels capable of cruising speeds of over 160 km/h (99.4 mph). In fact, of the five locomotives built, number 3003 left its mark on history by reaching a speed of 181 km/h (112.5 mph) - a record unmatched for 40 years!

It was a time of excitement and innovation. More than half a million Canadians admired the Jubilee locomotives at the head of demonstration trains that toured Canadian cities before providing regular passenger service. Locomotives 3000 and 3002 powered the Royal York between Toronto and Windsor, Ontario; locomotive 3001, the Chinook between Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta; and locomotives 3003 and 3004, the Viger between Montreal and Quebec City, Quebec. Automatically translated

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Thème: Le transport ferroviaire prend de la vitesse
Cinquante ans après l’achèvement de la voie ferroviaire transcontinentale du Canadien Pacifique, une nouvelle génération de locomotives puissantes aux lignes pures insufflait partout en Amérique du Nord un intérêt renouvelé pour les trains. La Jubilee, dont le nom évoque une étape clé de l’histoire du Canadien Pacifique, a touché l’imaginaire des gens grâce à sa vitesse de croisière considérable et son modèle semi-caréné, et elle s’est rapidement fait connaître comme étant la championne du transport ferroviaire.

Mise en service en 1936, cette locomotive de type 4-4-4* F2a spécialement conçue comportait des chaudières à haute pression en acier au nickel et des roues propulsives géantes de 80 pouces (203 cm) de diamètre capables d’atteindre une vitesse de croisière de plus de 160 km/h (99,4 milles par heure). En fait, des cinq locomotives construites, la numéro 3003 a laissé sa marque dans l’histoire en atteignant une vitesse de 181 km/h (112,5 milles par heure) – un record inégalé pendant 40 ans!

C’était une époque d’effervescence et d’innovation. Plus d’un demi-million de Canadiens ont pu admirer les locomotives Jubilee à la tête des trains de démonstration qui ont parcouru les villes canadiennes avant d’assurer un service régulier aux passagers. Les locomotives 3000 et 3002 propulsaient le Royal York reliant Toronto et Windsor (Ontario); la locomotive 3001, le Chinook reliant Calgary et Edmonton (Alberta); et les locomotives 3003 et 3004, le Viger reliant Montréal et Québec (Québec).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Jubilee Locomotive coin is that it features a unique design that showcases a steam locomotive, symbolizing the Queen's journey on the royal train throughout her reign. The coin's design also includes a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, making it a special collector's item for those interested in numismatics and royal memorabilia.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2009	6036	-	-	-	-	-	-

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