{"product_id":"2001-canada-20-sterling-silver-hologram-coin-transportation-series-the-scotia-locomotive","title":"2001 Canada $20 Sterling Silver Hologram Coin – Transportation Series: The Scotia Locomotive","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 2001 $20 sterling silver proof from the Royal Canadian Mint's Transportation series honours the Scotia, a steam locomotive built in Hamilton, Ontario. The reverse shows the Scotia at full steam, with a small hologram cameo of the engine above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete in the Mint's oval clamshell case with the series box, the illustrated booklet and a numbered certificate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: $20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: Sterling silver (92.5% silver, 7.5% copper) with hologram cameo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 31.103 g (28.77 g pure silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 38 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof, with hologram cameo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertificate: Numbered Royal Canadian Mint certificate of authenticity (No. 12414)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case + box (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Coin in capsule in the original RCM clamshell case with series box, booklet and numbered certificate. Individually photographed; any imperfections are visible in the listing photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: Limited to 15,000 worldwide (per certificate); one dealer lists 41,828\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Transportation series (2000 to 2003) celebrated Canadian-built ships, cars and locomotives, one design at a time, each with a hologram cameo. The Scotia, built in 1861, is noted as the first locomotive in Canada built with a steel boiler, which reduced heat loss and gave it more power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA handsome old steam engine with a hologram twist. A full ounce of sterling in its complete original packaging is a great pick for any railway fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal Canadian Mint","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54721446740241,"sku":"FS-EDM-0104","price":115.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0104_2001-Canada-20-Sterling-Silver-Hologram-Coin-Transportation-Series-The-Scotia-Locomotive_01-front.jpg?v=1790194710","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/2001-canada-20-sterling-silver-hologram-coin-transportation-series-the-scotia-locomotive","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}