Liberia 5 Dollars Silver Coin 2011 History of Railroads, MAV-220
This coin commemorates the MAV-220 steam locomotive. This 4-4-0 type locomotive was devoloped in Hungary in the late 19th century. Part of a series of colorized Proof Silver coins paying tribute to historic railroads of the world. The reverse of this coin has a beautiful image of the famous train with the mountains in the background.
The obverse features the coat of arms of Liberia dividing the date, and separating the legend and denomination. This beauty is a must have not just for coin collectors but railroad enthusiasts, as well.
In the series "History of Railroads" were issued these coins:
Flying Scotsman, Trans-Siberian Railway, Adler, Sharp Stewart, Royal Hudson, Bernina Express, Blue Train, Mallard, Flam Line, MAV-220, Shinkansen 500, Union Pacific Big Boy, Trans Europ Express, Durango & Silverton, Austrian State Railroad, China Railways, TGV Réseau, Indian Pacific, PKP Fablok OL 49 Poland.