20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Royal Hudson) 2008 front

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Royal Hudson) 2008 back

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Royal Hudson) 2008 photo

20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Royal Hudson

2008 year


Silver (.9999)	31.39 g	38 mm

Description

Issuer	Canada
Queen	Elizabeth II (1952-2022)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Year	2008
Value	20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15
Currency	Dollar (1858-date)
Composition	Silver (.9999)
Weight	31.39 g
Diameter	38 mm
Thickness	3.2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#31642
Rarity index	89%

Reverse

Portrait of a "Royal Hudson 4-6-4" locomotive

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CANADA 2008
CANADIAN PACIFIC
20 DOLLARS

Engraver: Konrad Wachelko

Edge

Plain

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROYAL HUDSON

Comment

Built in 1938 by Canadian Pacific, locomotive 2850, a Hudson 4-6-4 type (four head wheels, six drive wheels, four carrying wheels), was an impressive sight with its semi-clad lines, worthy of noble passengers...

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth travelled aboard her during their 1939 visit from Quebec City to Vancouver. For the occasion, the boiler was sheathed in stainless steel and the engine was painted silver and royal blue. Royal escutcheons adorned the front and sides of the tender, and royal crowns the gangways on either side. Thus adorned, the locomotive attracted as much attention as its illustrious passengers!

The 2850 set a North American record by completing the 4,921-kilometer (3,061 mi.) route without a hitch. In honor of this feat, all 4-6-4 semi-coaches were decorated with wreaths and christened "Royal Hudson". Automatically translated

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Construite en 1938 par le Canadien Pacifique, la locomotive 2850, de type Hudson 4-6-4 (quatre roues de tête, six roues motrices, quatre roues porteuses), avait fière allure avec sa ligne semi-carénée, digne de nobles passagers…

C’est ainsi que le roi Georges VI et la reine Elizabeth ont voyagé à son bord lors de leur visite de 1939, qui les a amenés de Québec à Vancouver. Pour l’occasion, la chaudière était revêtue d’une gaine en acier inoxydable et le moteur était peint en argent et en bleu roi. Des écussons royaux ornaient le devant et les côtés du tender; des couronnes royales, les passerelles de chaque côté. Ainsi parée, la locomotive attirait l’attention autant que ses illustres passagers!

La 2850 a établi un record nord-américain en franchissant sans encombre les 4 921 kilomètres (3 061 mi) du trajet. En l’honneur de cet exploit, toutes les 4-6-4 semi-carénées ont été décorées de couronnes et baptisées « Royal Hudson ».

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2008 Canadian $20 Silver Elizabeth II (Royal Hudson) coin is that it has a unique rectangular shape, unlike most coins which are round.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
2008	8345	-	-	-	-	-	-

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