{"product_id":"great-canadian-locomotives-selkirk-locomotive","title":"2010 $4 Fine Silver Coin - Great Canadian Locomotives - Selkirk Locomotive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCelebrate Canada’s remarkable railway heritage with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2010 $20 Fine Silver Selkirk Locomotive Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, issued by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRoyal Canadian Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as part of its acclaimed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGreat Canadian Locomotives Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This beautifully engraved proof coin honours the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelkirk steam locomotive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the most powerful engines ever built for the Canadian Pacific Railway and a symbol of the ingenuity that helped conquer the rugged mountain terrain of Western Canada.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly struck in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e99.99% pure silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the coin showcases the streamlined \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. 5935 Selkirk locomotive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of only two surviving examples of this iconic class. The locomotive’s name, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Selkirk,”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is engraved along the edge of the coin, adding a distinctive collector feature that complements the exceptional artistry of the reverse design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you’re passionate about Canadian railway history, engineering achievements, or Royal Canadian Mint collectibles, this coin is a timeless tribute to one of Canada’s greatest industrial accomplishments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Royal Canadian Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2010\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $20\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Great Canadian Locomotives\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 99.99% Fine Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMetal Purity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 99.99% Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 38 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plain with edge lettering (“Selkirk”)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFinish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Proof\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10,000\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Royal Canadian Mint engravers (adapted from imagery provided by the Canadian Pacific Railway Archives), Susanna Blunt (Obverse)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original Royal Canadian Mint presentation case (if included)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eCertificate of Authenticity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Included (if included—see photos and listing details)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1929\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the Selkirk locomotives were purpose-built by the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMontreal Locomotive Works\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for the Canadian Pacific Railway to tackle the demanding grades of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelkirk Mountains\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e between Calgary, Alberta and Revelstoke, British Columbia. These massive 2-10-4 steam locomotives hauled both freight and passenger trains through engineering marvels such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpiral Tunnels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eField Hill\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConnaught Tunnel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Their oil-fired design reduced wildfire risk while providing the power needed to conquer some of Canada’s most challenging mountain routes. Of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e36 Selkirk locomotives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e built, only \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etwo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e survive today, preserving the legacy of one of Canada’s greatest railway achievements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Selected This Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Selkirk represents the strength, determination, and engineering excellence that helped unite Canada from coast to coast. With its impressive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10,000-coin mintage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, outstanding proof finish, and beautifully detailed engraving, this coin is a standout addition to the Coinstead collection. It appeals equally to collectors of Royal Canadian Mint issues, railway history enthusiasts, and those who appreciate exceptional Canadian craftsmanship in precious metal coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53797150294289,"sku":"C20100004","price":119.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/562B909B-B009-42A7-9A1E-F3F7450582B7.jpg?v=1784660049","url":"https:\/\/thecoinstead.com\/products\/great-canadian-locomotives-selkirk-locomotive","provider":"The Coinstead","version":"1.0","type":"link"}