Description: Some of the most fascinating coins issued by Royal Canadian Mint recount our history and tell fascinating stories of our past. This 2022 $20 fine silver coin honors the flight to freedom of those who “rode” the Underground Railroad to Canada, a safe haven after slavery was abolished here on August 1, 1834. Mintage is limited to 5,500. From the early 1800s through 1865, at least 30,000 enslaved people of African descent fled to British North America by way of a covert network of routes and safe houses. Many of these freedom seekers—men, women and children—travelled by foot, and often at night to avoid re-capture. Once in Canada, they found refuge in Black communities and settled in parts of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia, where they were secure in their freedom, although not free from discrimination. Designed by Canadian artist Kwame Delfish, your coin’s reverse is an ode to the “Gospel Train” or Underground Railroad. The placement of men, women and children along the coin’s edge creates a sense of circular motion to represent a long, continuous journey. The tall trees and rocky terrain are a reminder of some of the challenges they faced in the wilderness, where they often battled the elements while avoiding capture. Travelling at night, these freedom seekers are guided by the Big Dipper appearing in the night sky, where the stars directed them north to freedom and a new life in “CANADA”. The obverse features a maple leaf pattern, the year “2022”, a denomination of “20 DOLLARS” and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. HST/GST exempt. NumisCan Coins and Jewelry is committed to providing an exceptional experience every time you shop with us. We offer highly competitive pricing and shipping, plus a 30 day return policy on every item. All items are carefully described indicating their condition and stating whether the image is the actual item or a stock image. Unless otherwise noted, Royal Canadian Mint coins are “mint direct” original new condition with case, box and COA. If you are not fully satisfied with your purchase, please send us a note before leaving feedback. Sometimes errors can happen, and we want to do everything possible to make it right! We are working on listing over 5,000 different coin items. If you are looking for something you don’t see, please send us a message. US / International Buyers: Any applicable import duties, taxes and charges are not included and are the responsibility of the buyer. Please check your country’s customs and import regulations in advance for ordering an item.
Price: 94.95 CAD
Location: Ontario
End Time: 2024-11-01T19:31:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: 10.72 CAD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Composition: Silver
RCM Number: 203392
Canadian HST/GST:: Exempt
Fineness: 0.9999
Features: Commemorative
Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
Gram Weight: 31.39
Certification: Uncertified
Diameter: 38 mm
