2013 Canada $10 Fine Silver Coloured Coin - Maple Leafs

O Canada Series

The eleventh coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's exciting new O Canada series focusing on iconic Canadian images, this beautiful maple leaf coin celebrates Canada's heritage and unique place on the world stage.

The central field of the reverse design by Canadian artist Emily Damstra features a hand holding three maple leaves with pride. Reaching from the right side of the bottom half of the central field, the hand grasps the stems of the leaves. In front and at the far left is a Douglas Maple leaf (Acer glabrum var. douglasii). In the centre is a Mountain Maple leaf (Acer spicatum). On the right and further back are the distinctive lobes of a Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum).

Canada's national identity is much like its majestic landscape: diverse, storied, and sometimes elusive. In the ever-changing tectonics of Canadian culture, identifiers tend to reflect the nation's natural assets and social and political institutions. Born of this complex background, Canadian icons are distinct because they carry meaning for all Canadians, regardless of where we live or how we came to be here. These are the images that plumb the depths of Canadian pride and kindle Canadians' love for their home.

The shady depths and sunny heights of Canada's vast broadleaf forests are dominated by the hardy maple, a species that has come to represent Canadians' stalwart spirit and deep connection to the rugged natural landscape of their home. With this symbol, Canadians tell the world about their pride in the northern wilderness and their ability to thrive within it.

Specifications:

Composition: fine silver (99.99% pure)
Finish: matte proof
Weight (g): 15.87
Diameter (mm): 34
Edge: serrated

Packaging:
Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a customized full color sleeve.