20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Autumn Express

The Autumn Express belongs to the RCM's ongoing coloured coin program, which expanded aggressively through the 2010s as the mint leaned into the collector market with themed series targeting nostalgia and seasonal subjects. This particular piece was part of a broader locomotive-themed run, capitalizing on Canada's deep railroad history — the CPR's completion in 1885 having been one of the defining political and logistical achievements of early Canadian nationhood.

Mintage on these coloured silver issues was typically capped at five thousand pieces, keeping secondary market premiums modest but stable.