2010 Canadian $20 Selkirk Locomotive Proof Silver Coin

2010 Canadian $20 Selkirk Locomotive Proof Silver Coin

Steam conquers Canada’s formidable mountains

In 1929, the Montreal Locomotive Works built a new series of large 2-10-4 engines for Canadian Pacific Railway to handle the heavy grades between Calgary (Alberta) and Revelstoke (British Columbia). Named for the Selkirk Mountains that they crossed, these non-articulated locomotives tackled the Spiral Tunnels, the Field Hill and the Connaught Tunnel; marvels of railway engineering that continue to astound to this day.

The Selkirks carried freight and passengers. They burned oil rather than coal to reduce their weight and to eliminate the sparks from coal-burning engines that could potentially ignite the heavily forested route.

To learn more about this great locomotive, purchase yours today and get aboard the Selkirk’s memory!

Features

- Third coin in the series of Great Canadian Locomotives
- Magnificent design with traditional engraving
- Unique edge-lettering of the Locomotive’s name on a plain edge

Packaging

2010 Canadian $20 Selkirk Locomotive Proof Silver Coin comes encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock, black beauty sleeve and Certificate of Authenticity.

Specifications

Face Value: $20
Mintage: 10,000
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Finish: Proof