2017 Canada $20 Locomotives Across Canada: 3 Coin Subscription - 1 oz Fine Silver & Gold-plated Coins

2017 Canada $20 Locomotives Across Canada: 3 Coin Subscription - 1 oz Fine Silver & Gold-plated Coins

Face Value: $20
Mintage: 7,500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 31.39 (x3)
Diameter (mm): 38
Finish: Proof

Like modern engines of change, the locomotives of Canada have been instrumental in shaping our nation throughout its 150 years of history. These steam- and diesel-powered vehicles were at the heart of Confederation; helped link two of Canada's coasts; opened up the west to new settlement, and laid the foundations of the multicultural society Canadians enjoytoday. They have had an impact on all aspects of Canadian life; by transporting people and goods acrossthis vast nation, the engines featured in the Locomotives Across Canada series of coins represent a historical snapshot of a nation coming into its own, helped by a spirit of innovation that persists today!

An ideal 3-coin gift for any train enthusiast! 

Special features:

• 3-COIN MONTHLY SUBSCRIPTION! Subscribe today* and then relax knowing you will receive all three coins in the series (each coin priced at $112.95), one coin per month! Coins in your subscription include:
• Coin 1: The 4-4-0 locomotive (priced at $112.95)
• Coin 2: The RS 20 locomotive (priced at $112.95)
• Coin 3: The GE ES44AC locomotive (priced at $112.95)
• Even the finest details shine in each meticulous design, thanks to the precision engraving, and the use of multiple finishes that add subtle contrasts.
• SELECTIVE GOLD PLATING! The selective application of gold plating shines the spotlight on each locomotive, while the gold-plated effigy ensures an elegance thatmakes this a truly exceptional keepsake.
• FREE EMBOSSED METAL TIN DISPLAY BOX! Order the subscription and receive a FREE embossed metal tin box with your thirdcoin to display all three coins!
• LIMITED MINTAGE:Only 7,500 coins will be made available worldwide.Hurry and order yours today before they are all gone!
• ONE-OUNCE 99.99% PURE SILVER COINS! Your coins have no GST/HST!

Design:

First coin: The 4-4-0 locomotive
Designed by Canadian artist David A. Oram, the first coin in your subscription transports you to Toronto, ON, in the year of Confederation: 1867. The selective application of gold plating immediately drawsthe eye to the 4-4-0 locomotive of the Great Western Railway (GWR) in the foreground. The left-side three-quarter view allows for a thorough examination of the steam engine's defining characteristics—from the balloon smoke stack and large driving wheels to the cattle guard—all rendered in outstanding detail. In the background, the arched train shed of GWR's Yonge Street passenger station adds an architectural point of interest, while the horse-drawn carriage waiting trackside completes this meticulously engraved snapshot of a bygone era.

Second coin: The RS 20 locomotive
Designed by Canadian artist John Mantha, your coin looks back at the first wave of diesel-electric locomotives that were introduced in Canada in the 1940s and 1950s. Used by the Roberval and Saguenay Railway, the RS 20 was the first diesel road locomotive manufactured in Canada, and was built in 1949 by Montreal Locomotive Works. The selective application ofgold plating places the focus on the early RS-2 road-switcher, which is made all the more visible thanks to the tiger-striped pattern, painted at the front. The rail yard in the engraved background is bustling with activity, and typifies the environment in which these versatile workhorses shine.

Third coin: The GE ES44AC locomotive
In keeping with the first two coins in the series,this reverse design by Canadian artist John Mantha features selective 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 inthe track, the gold-plated ES44AC locomotive is positioned in 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 line of railcars that stretch out behind it.

Packaging:

Your coins are each encapsulated and presented in a beautiful embossed metal tin that complements the theme and adds a sense of nostalgia to this collecting experience.