Second
in the new Majestic Maple Leaves series! Stunning design of the national symbol of
Canada, a sprig of four sugar maple leaves is minted in one troy
ounce of the purest silver
on the planet - in full, vibrant color!
In
combining its renowned, meticulous and intricate engraving techniques
with its technology, the Royal Canadian Mint has produced a marriage
made in heaven - and the first of a new type of
Silver
Maple! A perfect coin for arborists, nature enthusiasts and maple
syrup lovers -
as well as the savvy,
investment-minded numismatist! There will be three different low
mintage, one troy ounce
pure
silver beauties in the
Majestic
Maple Leaves Program!
1)
Majestic
Maple $20 Pure Silver Proof Traditionally Engraved
2) Majestic Maple $20 Pure Silver Proof with
Full Color
3) Majestic Maple $20 Pure Silver Proof with
Genuine Jade
A New View of the Majestic Maple Leaves
The design by Canadian artist Margaret Best presents the
classic
Canadian maple
from a novel angle, looking upward at the trunk and tree canopy from
below. The lower half of the image is dominated by the gnarled trunk of
a massive maple tree. Its thick branches reach upward and outward
toward the canopy which, in the perspective of the image, appears far
above the viewer, against the sky. Trunk, branches, and leaves are
rendered in textural relief, to reinforce the image’s sense of
height and depth.
To perch on a moss-covered boulder in the heart of the woods, lean
against the broad trunk of a towering
sugar
maple, and gaze up at the
green vault above: this is to experience the Canadian forest at its
finest. Idling away a few careless moments in the presence of this wise
old species allows us to journey backward in our own memories, to
explore a daydreamed future, and to rest in the serenity of the
present. The
maple
canopy connects land and sky, shade and light, tree
and tree, human and heavens.
In a land dominated by vast
woodlands, it is no surprise that the maple is considered a national
treasure and symbol of a people. It has played a key role in Canada’s
development as a nation. From the earliest
Native
Americans to the
European
explorers, the settlers and, ultimately, those who manage
today’s forestry and tourism industries, Canadians have always found
the
maple
to be a beautiful and important resource.
For
approximately 200 years, the maple leaf symbol has been associated
specifically with Canada and Canadians. In 1965, the maple leaf became
the centerpiece of Canada’s most important national emblem -
the
Canadian
flag. On April 25, 1996, the Deputy Registrar of Canada proclaimed
the
maple
tree (genus
Acer,
representing the 10 species found in Canada)
the country’s official arboreal emblem, citing the maple leaf’s
historical role as a symbol of national identity, the important part
the maple has played in the country’s historical and commercial
development, its aesthetic importance to Canadians, and the
tree’s role as an important environmentally sustainable economic
resource.
Investment Notes
Stunning in its artistry, beauty and simplicity, this new pure silver
proof in the
Majestic
Maple Leaves Program
ups the ante with a few
twists, including lower mintage (only 8,500) and a new perspective!
This is perhaps the most unique coin in the
series - and a work of unparalleled gorgeousness! We believe that this
coin presents an entry-level investment opportunity in a relatively
low-priced proof.
Technology Note
The Royal Canadian Mint leads the world with its proprietary
colorization technology, in which the color is actually sealed on the
coin. The intricate detail, smooth gradients, and extreme precision of
the technology create a stunning look on each coin.
Purity Note
The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. This
one troy ounce silver coin is 99.99% pure!
Obverse
A beautiful, traditionally
image of a sprig of four vibrantly hued
sugar
maple leaves. The date and
denomination are both indicated.
Reverse
A cameo proof portrait of Her Majesty,
Queen
Elizabeth II,
in profile facing right.
This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadian
coinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend ELIZABETH
II D. G. REGINA ("Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God") also
appears.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside a burgundy leatherette, clamshell-style
presentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a black
outer sleeve. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is
included.
Specifications
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