These were the years in which the locomotive, like the 4-4-0 one featured on this coin, was the engine of change and the driver of progress. The completion of the transcontinental railway in 1885 ushered in a season of unprecedented growth for an emerging country, and by 1914, these ribbons of steel were wrapped around almost every aspect of life in Canada.

An outstanding start to a new series that fuses art, history and industry.

• It's history on the move. This is Coin #1 in an exciting three-coin series that fuses art, history, and industry! It's the story of Canada's first 100 years (1867 to 1967), viewed through the lens of art and represented by a mode of transportation that defined the era.
• Made for you. Collectors, this series is for you. Each coin in this series offers you captivating art and a fascinating story. And the effigies on the obverse don't just represent Canadian history; they represent your hobby and a century's worth of Canadian coin history — one effigy even pre-dates Confederation!
• A rare treasure. Be one of the privileged few to own this 99.99% pure silver coin — mintage is limited to just 1,250 worldwide.
• Subscribe to the series. Don't miss out — subscribe to the series to guarantee your three coins and a complete series that will have a special place in your collection.
• Includes serialized certificate. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins.
• No GST/HST

Packaging

Your coin is individually encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.