- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $30
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2014
- Denomination:$30
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):1.8
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:500
- 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 silver coin.
An ideal gift for someone you know who enjoys trains. Previous train coins were popular, make sure you order yours today before this one is all gone!
Special features:
¥ This proof-quality 99.99% pure silver coin has a diameter of 54 millimetres and a nominal metal weight of 62.67 grams and is GST/HST exempt.
¥ Features a finely engraved commemorative design in a rare 2-ounce format with anuncommon 30-dollar face value.
¥ Original reverse design by Canadian artist Joel Kimmel features a dynamic portrait of 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 5,000 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 the time of the railway's completion. In a striking composition that evokes the drive and energy of the early 20th century's theme of "progress," Kimmelpresents a steam engine pulling elegant wooden passenger cars. With its wheel arrangement and vast steam engine bellowing a long cloud of smoke, the image is true to the locomotives of the Grand Trunk'sconstruction era. The scene's vantage point onthe foliage-lined shoreline and slightly below the left side of the train bridge enhances the drama andgrandeur of the moment.
