Description
Its red-and-white design is a study in simple sophistication; its maple leaf, a world-renowned symbol that expresses Canadian identity and pride. Canada’s maple leaf flag turns 60 in 2025, and that milestone anniversary is commemorated in this fractional set. The five 99.99% pure silver coins all share the same finely engraved maple leaf on their reverse, where the double dates (“1965-2025”) commemorate the 60th anniversary of the National Flag of Canada, while the obverse turns back time by featuring Arnold Machin’s effigy of Queen Elizabeth II from 1965. And on the set’s 1 oz. piece? A touch of modern innovation in the form of a micro-text privy mark and brand-new paint technology, enamel-like paint, which mimics the look of colour enamel while allowing the engraving to shine through. HST/GST Exempt.
The Design:
The five coins in this set share the same reverse design by Canadian artist Marie-Élaine Cusson. Each one features a sugar maple (Acer saccharum) leaf flanked by the silver purity (“9999”) and double dates (“1965-2025”) commemorating the 60th anniversary of the National Flag of Canada. On the 1 oz. coin, the leaf is enhanced with enamel-like paint technology that adds an eye-catching red hue, while the “60” anniversary privy mark consists of micro-text engraving (“CANADA”) that forms a partial maple leaf. Each obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin, as seen on coins issued in 1965.
