Description
This HUGE 2016 Colour $250 one kilogram pure silver coin (32.15 ounces) has the power to evoke a sense of pride and reminds us of the beauty of the Canadian landscape. It is also a high quality limited edition collectible with an extremely low mintage of just 500 pieces. The coin is struck in.9999 pure silver with a diameter of 10 cm and a high-quality double or triple struck proof finish. As a pure silver coin struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, this item is HST/GST exempt.
The Design:
The reverse image by Canadian artist Julius Csotonyi presents Canada’s national emblem in a way that is evocative of its natural beauty. The use of coloured enamel showcases the central maple leaf and the leaves that flank the fallen tree. The silver surface of the coin allows the vibrancy of the colours to shine through. In the gold plated highlighted band around the rim of the coin are the words “Canada” and “9999 Fine Silver 1kg Argent Pur 9999”.
The Maple Leaf:
Few icons are as inextricably linked to Canada as the maple leaf. It has inspired artists and singers; graced the uniforms of soldiers pursuing peace. Until 1936, all Canadian coins from 5 cents to the half dollar featured a wreath of maple leaves. The one cent coin included three different versions of maple leaves from the time the design was introduced in 1858 through to the final issue in 2012. The maple leaf has been the central image on our flag since 1965, and it has given hope to countless new Canadians looking for opportunities. It continues to evoke a sense of national identity among the millions who call Canada home.
