Canada 20 Dollars Silver Coin 2001 The Russell "Light Four"
Transportation Series
Obverse: Right-facing profile of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by artist Dora de Pédery-Hunt, along with the year and face value.
Lettering: ELIZABETH II D • G • REGINA 2001.
Engraver: Dora de Pédery-Hunt.
Reverse: The coin showcases the Russell "Light Four" in action.
The Russell "Light Four" Model L Touring Car was built by the Canadian Cycle & Motor Company Ltd. The Russell was the first mass-produced Canadian car with a Canadian-built engine and chassis. Specially engineered for Canadian driving conditions, the Russell quickly became Canada's first successful selling automobile.
Lettering: CANADA 20 DOLLARS.
Engraver: Bonnie Ross.
Mintage: 41828.
Composition: 92.5% silver, 7.5% copper.
Finish: proof.
Weight: 31.1 g.
Diameter: 38 mm.
Edge: serrated.
Face value: 20 Canadian Dollars.
Artist: Bonnie Ross, William Woodruff (reverse), Dora de Pédery-Hunt (obverse).
Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint.
Transportation Series
Transportation on Land, Sea and Rail Collection
2000
2001
Scotia locomotive Russell "Light Four" Marco Polo
2002