© Münzen auf Münze
© Münzen auf Münze
20 Dollars In the name of George V; Transcontinental Railroad
2015 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.39 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#71056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
A map of the Canada’s Grand Trank Railway and the National Transcontinental Railway lines, and in the foreground, a "troop train" led by a 4-6-2 "Pacific" type stem locomotive transporting cars filled with Canada's soldiers to the Vancuver training camp
Script: Latin
Lettering: CANADA 2015
Designer: David A. Oram
Edge
Serrated
Comment
First coin the four-coin series.Commemorates efforts on the Canadian homefront toward the First World War. Canada's transcontinental railroads played a vital role to the mobilization and transportation of resources and troops across the nation.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad, which was a significant milestone in Canadian history. The railroad, which was completed in 1885, connected the eastern provinces with British Columbia on the Pacific coast, revolutionizing transportation and communication across the country. The coin's design features an image of King George V, who reigned during the time the railroad was built, and a locomotive train, symbolizing the innovation and progress that the railroad represented.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4490 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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