Royal Canadian Mint Transportation Series (2001-2004)

The Royal Canadian Mint produced a series of coins from 2001-2004 based on early transportation in Canada. Three coins were produced each year in sterling silver with a $20 face value. Each year celebrated transportation on land (car), rails (train), and the sea (ship). The entire early transportation series contains 12 coins. 

SHIP

2000 Bluenose

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CAR

2000 H.S. Taylor Steam Buggy

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TRAIN

2000 The Toronto

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2001 Marco Polo

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2001 The Russell 'Light Four' Model L

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2001 The Scotia

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2002 William D. Lawrence

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2002 The Gray Dort

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2002 D10 Locomotive

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2003 HMCS Bras d'or

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2003 The Bricklin SV-1:A

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2003 Canadian National FA-1

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Summary of Early Transportation Coins

 

Year	Theme	Mintage	Face Value	Notes
2000	The H. S. Taylor Steam Buggy	44,367	$20	(Land) Hologram, Series 1 Coin 1
2000	The Bluenose Fishing Schooner	Incl. Above	$20	(Sea) Hologram, Series 1 Coin 2
2000	The Toronto Locomotive	Incl. Above	$20	(Rail) Hologram, Series 1 Coin 3
2001	The Russel Light 4 Model L Touring Car	41,828	$20	(Land) Hologram, Series 2 Coin 1
2001	The Scotia Locomotive	Incl. Above	$20	(Rail) Hologram, Series 2 Coin 3
2001	The Marco Polo	Incl. Above	$20	(Sea) Hologram, Series 2 Coin 2
2002	The Grey-Dort Model 25-SM	35,944	$20	(Land) Hologram, Series 3 Coin 1
2002	The William D. Lawrence	Incl. Above	$20	(Sea) Hologram, Series 3 Coin 2
2002	The D10 Locomotive	Incl. Above	$20	(Rail) Hologram, Series 3 Coin 3
2003	The Bricklin SV-1 Gullwing Safety Car	31,997	$20	(Land) Selective Gold Plating, Series 4 Coin 1
2003	HMCS Bras d'or Hydrofoil	Incl. Above	$20	(Sea) Selective Gold Plating, Series 4 Coin 2
2003	CN FA-1 Locomotive No. 9400	Incl. Above	$20	(Rail) Selective Gold Plating, Series 4 Coin 3