2001 Canadian $20 Transportation: The Marco Polo Sterling Silver Hologram Coin
Built in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1851 by James Smith, the Marco Polo for a time was considered to be the fastest ship in the world and named the “Queen of the Seas.” The Marco Polo beat the world record run from England to Australia by a full week and reached England from Canada in 15 days on her record breaking maiden voyage.
Features
– Coin series focuses on Canadian innovations in transportation that contributed to our rich Canadian transportation history
– Holographic cameo depicts the form of transportation: land, sea, or rail
Packaging
2001 Canadian $20 Transportation: The Marco Polo Sterling Silver Hologram Coin comes encapsulated and presented in Royal Canadian Mint oval-shaped metal clamshell case, custom Transportation Series box and Certificate of Authenticity.
Specifications
Face Value: $20
Mintage: 41,828
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper
Weight (g): 31.103
Diameter (mm): 38.0
Finish: Proof
