Description
Introducing the Royal Canadian Mint’s first ever set of coins that pulsates with pride for Canada’s beloved maple. All five coins in this set are double dated (“1996-2021”) to mark the 25th anniversary of the maple tree’s designation as the national arboreal emblem of Canada. The set features five different sizes and denominations of matched .9999 pure silver coins with a maple leaf design. The sizes are 1 ounce, ½ ounce, ¼ ounce, 1/10th ounce and 1/20th ounce. The coins bear a face value of $5, $4, $3, $2 and $1 respectively. Mintage of this set is limited to 3,000. GST/HST exempt.
The Design:
On each reverse, the iconic Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin design is enhanced with engineered surface mirror technology that creates a pulsating visual effect. Thanks to an array of precisely rendered sub-millimeter-scale mirrors, each maple leaf appears to expand and contract when you tilt the coin. It’s an optical effect that reflects the swell of pride Canadians feel when they think of everything the maple tree represents, including our nation’s identity, our achievements, and our history of innovation.
The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
