No season arrives as beautifully as autumn. Leaves turn to vibrant yellows, glowing reds, and brilliant golds before being launched into the air by chilly breezes. These leaves then seem to fall absolutely everywhere! This exceptional coin from the Royal Canadian mint is a representation of a maple leaf falling onto the water. This stunning coin is composed of 1 Oz of 99.99% pure silver. Certain parts of the coin have been micro engraved, marking the first time that a design has combined traditional and micro engraving with the addition of laser frosting techniques in such a unique and innovative way. Design of the Coin. On the reverse of this coin is a natural scene depicting the moment a falling leaf touches the water. In the center of the engraving is the maple leaf with just its very edge touching the surface of the water. Brilliant, shining ripples are shown spreading out from the leaf. Through the ripples of water, a reflection of the maple leaf can be seen. The words “20 DOLLARS”, “CANADA”, and “2015” are inscribed above the scene, but are then show again as a mirrored reflection in the water, at the bottom of the coin. This incredible design is the work of Canadian Artist, Lilyane Coulombe. A portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, graces the obverse of this coin. The design of artist Susanna Blunt, this is the portrait used on the obverse of all Canadian coins since 2003. It also has the inscriptions “ELIZABETH II” AND R. History of the Maple Leaf Emblem. The maple leaf had been adopted as a Canadian emblem as early as the beginning of the eighteenth century, by French Canadians along the Saint Lawrence River. Its popularity was increased when, at the inaugural meeting of the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste in 1834, the maple leaf was one of emblems proposed to represent the society. Jacques Viger, the first mayor of Montreal, described the maple as the king of our forest… The symbol of the Canadian people. In 1868, it was included in the coat of arms of both Ontario and Quebec, and was added to the Canadian coat of arms in 1921. From 1876 until 1901, the leaf appeared on all Canadian coins, and remained on the penny even after 1901. In 1965, the maple leaf became the centerpiece of the Canadian flag. While the maple leaf flag celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2015, the maple tree was only officially recognized as Canada’s national tree in 1996. The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coins were introduced by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1988. Why add this coin to your collection? This beautiful proof struck coin is not one you want to miss out on. With a mintage of only 8,500, they are sure to go quickly! The a unique combination of traditional and micro engraving with laser frosting techniques is something you can only truly appreciate by holding it in your hand. This coin has also been graded by NGC, the world’s largest 3rd party grading company, as a PF69. That means it’s nearly perfect! Image of leaf falling into water and reflection, with inscriptions – Lilyane Coulombe. Potrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, with inscriptions – Susanna Blunt. Precious metals markets are fluid. Offers are not accepted unless you see the “Make Offer” feature within the listing. There are no quantity discounts – final and current price is always as stated within the listing. On certain items we offer a separate “lot” or “roll” product for sale at a discounted price. We cannot make any price adjustments after the sale is complete. Please make sure your order is accurate before paying, once an order is placed it cannot be modified. At our discretion we may choose to combine certain orders. At our discretion, we may opt to self-insure any order. We will investigate all claims and prosecute in the event of fraud. We will attempt to contact you to see if you would like us to resend the order. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS POLICY: We are accepting international orders from select countries. 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We are no longer responsible for any order where the tracking information is marked as DELIVERED – we are unable to file a claim on any order marked as delivered, you will need to contact your local postal carrier’s office in order to seek resolution. Missing or Wrong Item in Order. All order processing is done under video surveillance from start to finish. We will review our electronic inventory system and video surveillance to determine if a mistake or error has occurred. We will then contact you and proceed from there. The item “2015 Canada $20 1 Oz Proof Silver Maple Leaf Reflection NGC PF69 UC ER SKU36380″ is in sale since Wednesday, July 01, 2015. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “mcm” and is located in Sarasota, Florida. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Certification: NGC
- Grade: PR 69
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Precious Metal Content: 1 Oz
- Composition: Silver
- Fineness: .9999
- Strike Type: Proof
- Denomination: $20
- Year: 2015
