Get the Colorful Maple Leaves, the 11th in the exciting and affordable Oh! Canada Series of pure silver proofs that celebrate twelve iconic touchstones of (and all that is great about) Canada! Celebrate Canada’s uniqueness with the Oh! Canada’s national identity is much like its majestic landscape: diverse, storied, and always fascinating! In the ever-changing world of Canadiana, a few concepts tend to reflect the nation’s natural assets and social and cultural institutions. Born of this complex background, these twelve Canadian icons. Are undeniable touchstones of the majestic land, its wildlife. These are the scenes that plumb the depths of Canada’s own pride in itself, while kindling the world’s love for the great nation that is Canada! Collect these twelve eminently affordable pure silver. Proofs – then revisit your coins again and again to marvel at their cultural significance and detailed imagery! Definitively Canadian Pure Silver Proofs! A Highly Detailed, Original Work of Art! This eleventh release in the new O Canada series features a meticulously rendered design by Canadian artist Emily Damstra. A right hand holds three maple leaves. Of three different species 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. In the center is a Mountain Maple leaf. On the right and further back are the distinctive lobes of a Sugar Maple. The design also features a stylized maple leaf silhouette to the left of the main design. Balancing the date of issue to the right. The distinct design hallmark of the O Canada series has the central image set between two semi-circular banners (each laser polished to a gleaming, mirror-like finish) with the top band proudly proclaiming the legend “Canada”, and the denomination in the lower band. Technology Note – Color. 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. Technology Note – Purity. The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. The RCM is also the only mint in the world to issue commemorative coins in a. This silver proof coin is 99.99% pure! A meticulously detailed and finely engraved detail of portrait of a right hand holding three maple leaves. Of three different species, portrayed in full color. The traditional-style engraving has produced a magnificent work of beauty. The date and denomination are also indicated. 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. REGINA (“Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God”) also appears. The coin is encapsulated inside a burgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a black outer box. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. A solid wood display case for the entire 12 coin series will be available to purchasers of the entire series sooner or later. The Mint said “Sooner than later, ” but we think that they meant Later. Matte Proof with Color. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. 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 multicultural nature and its geography, fauna and flora, 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. Strong and Free: The Maple Leaf. From backpackers in Berlin to peacekeepers in Pakistan, Canadians are immediately identifiable by a singular image they faithfully sport on pins, badges, and appliques: the red maple leaf. This cipher has symbolized Canada and Canadians for two hundred years. Early in the colonial history of Canada, the maple leaf came to be celebrated in song and verse as a distinctly Canadian symbol, and Canadians from all walks of life wore symbolic maple markers, such as lapel pins, with pride. Ultimately, a representation of the maple leaf came to sit at the very centre of the country’s national marker: the Canadian flag. In 1964, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson sought to replace Canada’s British-derived flag in order to promote Canadian identity and unity in anticipation of the upcoming centennial of Confederation in 1967. From various design submissions, the parliamentary committee responsible for this task ultimately chose a red stylized maple leaf on a white ground flanked by two red bars. The colours red and white had been Canada’s national colours since 1921, and the red maple leaf had been in official use by the Canadian military and by Canadian Olympic athletes since the turn of the 20th century. In addition to the maple leaf’s presence on the national flag and various provincial flags and coats of arms, the country’s coinage has featured individual maple leaves, maple wreaths, and maple boughs in various forms since the country introduced its own currency in the Victorian era. The maple leaf was present on all Canadian coins from 1876 to 1901 and appeared on Canadian 1-cent pieces until the penny’s production ended in 2012. 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. Talisman World Coins and Medals has been in business for more than 20 years and is one of the largest world coin direct distributors and wholesalers in the world. The item “2013 Oh! Canada Series 11 Color Maple Leaf $10 Pure Silver Proof Three Leaves” is in sale since Tuesday, November 05, 2013. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “talismancoins” and is located in Saint Louis, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Country of Manufacture: Canada