Canada 20 Dollars Silver Coin 2001 The Scotia
Transportation Series
Obverse: Right-facing profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Dora de Pédery-Hunt, along with the year and face value.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA 2001.
Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt.
Reverse: The coin showcases the Scotia the first locomotive in Canada built with a steel boiler.
Built in Hamilton, Ontario in 1861, The Scotia was the first locomotive in Canada to be built with a steel boiler in order to reduce heat loss and generate more power.
Lettering: CANADA 20 DOLLARS.
Engraver: Bonnie Ross.
Mintage: 41828.
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper.
Finish: proof.
Weight: 31.1 g.
Diameter: 38 mm.
Edge: serrated.
Face value: 20 Canadian Dollars.
Artist: Bonnie Ross, William Woodruff (reverse), Dora de Pédery-Hunt (obverse).
Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint.
Transportation Series
Transportation on Land, Sea and Rail Collection
2000
2001
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2002