To pay homage to Canada’s Transcontinental Railway, the Royal Canadian Mint has released a limited edition coin series called the Canadian Home Front which will feature stunning images of the home front of Canada’s railroad during the Second World War. This first coin in the series features a detailed design of a 4-6-2 “Pacific” steam locomotive, which would’ve been used to transport troops across Canada to the training ground in Quebec.
The 1 oz. Fine Silver Coin – The Canadian Home Front: Transcontinental Railroad – Mintage: 7,500 (2015) has a $20 face value, but is currently being sold for $89.99 – as it is worth so much more than the $20 it proudly displays on the opposite side, which includes a rarely seen effigy of King George V.
You can also opt to order the Home Front series in the 4-coin subscription package, with each new coin being delivered quarterly to your home without having to worry about reordering the coin as it becomes available.
Click here to begin shopping the Home Front Series at the Royal Canadian Mint online.