Description
The leaf of the silver maple (Acer saccharinum) is dramatic and multifaceted: its slender, coarsely toothed lobes and deep notches give it a sharp outline, but get up close and you'll realize that it's also bright green on one side, and silvery-white on the other. These characters make it easy to identify a silver maple tree, and they are artfully explored on this 10 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin, which uses multifaceted engraving and selective rose gold plating to create a striking effect. HST/GST Exempt.
The Design:
An innovative approach to minting dimensional art, multifaceted engraving involves the creation of multiple facets that reflect the light in different directions and give shape to key design elements—in this case, three stunning maple leaves. Radiating outward from the petiole, the angled lines form peaks and valleys that reflect light in an extraordinary way within each leaf—especially the top one, which is highlighted with rose gold plating that gives it a beautiful blushing hue.
