- Country:Canada
- Collection:Gold Commemorative $250
- Metal:Gold
- Year:2014
- Denomination:$250
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):2.0
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:338
- Product type:Coin
Beautiful design of a 1914-era steam train in a 2 oz. format.
A century ago, the transcontinental railway enabled the settlement of western Canada. The Royal Canadian Mint commemorates the 100th anniversary of the completion of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway-a massive early twentieth-century engineering feat that linkedeastern Canada to the Pacific-with this rare 2-ounce 99.99% pure gold coin.
An ideal gift for someone you know who enjoys trains. Previous traincoins were popular, make sure you order yours todaybefore this one is all gone!
Special features:
¥ This proof-quality 99.99% pure gold coin has a diameter of 42 millimetres and a nominal metal weight of 62.34 grams and is GST/HST exempt.
¥ Features a finely engraved commemorative design in a rare 2-ounce format with an uncommon 250-dollar face value.
¥ Original reverse design by Canadian artist Joel Kimmel features a dynamic portraitof a 1914-era steam train traversing the Grand Trunk Bridge in Saskatoon at the time of the railway's completion.
¥ This coin's unusual size and denomination, attractive subject matter, and low mintage of only 300 means that it is sure to be sought after by collectors.
¥ A stunning memento for those who love railway history or valuable addition to any collection featuring Canadian themes.
Coin design:
Designed by Canadian artist Joel Kimmel, your coin features a dynamic portrait of a 1914-era steam train traversing the Grand Trunk Bridge in Saskatoon at thetime of the railway's completion. In a striking composition that evokes the drive and energy of the early 20th century's theme of "progress," Kimmel presents a steam engine pulling elegant wooden passenger cars. With its wheel arrangement and vast steam engine bellowing a long cloudof smoke, the image is true to the locomotives of the Grand Trunk's construction era. The scene's vantage point on the foliage-lined shoreline and slightly below the left side of the train bridge enhances the drama and grandeur of the moment.
