{"product_id":"canada-silver-2017-d20-ge-es44ac-locomotives-across-canada-pf-1_009oz_-_9999-bc17129","title":"Canada Silver 2017 $20 Locomotives Across Canada: GE ES44AC PF 1.009oz, .9999","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"rich-editor-text-content-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eCanada\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eCollection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eSilver Commemorative $20\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eMetal:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eSilver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e2017\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e$20\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eComplete\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eWeight (oz):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e1.009\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003ePurity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e0.9999\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eMintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e7500\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"name\"\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eCoin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday's passenger rail service must compete with aircraft and automobiles, but the nation's goods and commodities continue to travel along the railways that have shaped much of our history since 1867. Nearly a century after the arrival of the first diesel-electric engine, Canada's rail industry is once again undergoing change that is reflected in part by the popularity of the more modern, fuel-efficient General Electric ES44AC.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll aboard! An ideal gift for any train enthusiast! Order today!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecial features:\u003cbr\u003eTHIRD IN SERIES!Third and final in a breathtaking series of three coins thatexplore Canada's history through some ofits most iconic locomotives! Previous coins in series include:\u003cbr\u003eCoin 1: The 4-4-0 locomotive\u003cbr\u003eCoin 2: The RS-20 locomotive\u003cbr\u003eSELECTIVE GOLD PLATING! The selective application of gold plating places the focus on the GE ES44AC.\u003cbr\u003eGOLD-PLATED RIM! As an added touchto make your coin more special, the rim of your coin is also gold plated!\u003cbr\u003eAVAILABLE AS A 3-COIN SUBSCRIPTION! To receive all three coins, order the subscription and receive a FREE embossed metal tin box to display all three coins!\u003cbr\u003eLIMITED MINTAGE: Only 7,500 coins will be made available worldwide. Hurry and order yours today before they are all gone!\u003cbr\u003eONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COIN!Your coin has no GST\/HST!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDid you knowÉ\u003cbr\u003eWhile VIA Rail provides nationwide passenger service, Canada's two transcontinental freight railways systems-Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Railway (CP)-continue to be important carriers of bulk commodities such as grain, coal and other goods. Both operate ES44AC units.\u003cbr\u003eWhy the name \"ES44AC\"? \"ES\" stands for \"Evolution Series,\" \"44\" refers to its horsepower rating (4,400 hp), and \"AC\"indicates AC traction.\u003cbr\u003eThe first prototype was built in 2002.\u003cbr\u003eAmong CP Railway's ES44AC units, those numbered 8858-8877 were easy to spot since they bore the logos of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver,BC.\u003cbr\u003eThe latest units, the Tier 4 ES44ACs, are designed to meet the most stringent emissions standards inNorth America.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesign:\u003cbr\u003eIn keeping with the first two coins in the series, this reverse design by Canadian artist John Mantha featuresselective gold plating that shines the spotlight on the General Electric ES44AC locomotive. The background features an outstanding amount of engraved detail that captures the majesty of Canada's diverse landscape: from the far-off mountain peak to the different textures of the surrounding vegetation, down to the gravel along the railroad ties. The shine of the coin's silver surface also lends itself well to evoking the brightness of a summer day-in the sky, and on the surface of the winding river beneath it. Rounding the curves in the track, the gold-plated ES44AC locomotive is positionedin a way that allows for an ideal view of its front and side. The remarkable power of this fuel-efficient locomotive is evident in an almost endless lineof railcars that stretch out behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"J\u0026M Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40784973955147,"sku":"RCM.CA.SV.CN.002947 - BC17129","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/2872\/6347\/files\/false_7ebc9a56-d0f5-44fb-8f32-5c70f149a7af.jpg?v=1717053456","url":"https:\/\/jandmcoins.com\/products\/canada-silver-2017-d20-ge-es44ac-locomotives-across-canada-pf-1_009oz_-_9999-bc17129","provider":"J\u0026M Coin \u0026 Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}