This hypnotic Silver coin is the third and final issue of the Canadian Kaleidoscope series that celebrates Canadian icons. This one features a beautiful Maple Leaf with unique kaleidoscope designs. The coin has an amazing coloration, a Proof quality and comes packaged in an attractive case, along with the Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage to 7.500 pieces worldwide. The reverse of the coin features Calder Moores full-sized kaleidoscope design for the coins extra-large surface. Countless maple leaves in myriad sizes come together in a complex pattern of amazing beauty. Fiery leaves lead the eye towards the centre while countless more fill the still-green canopy above. Its a beautiful portrayal of the maples annual spectacle as its leaves turn from green to shades of red, orange, yellow and gold. Rendered with translucent colour, it has the added effect of light streaming through the design. The obverse of the coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the inscriptions: ELIZABETH II the name of the Queen, CANADA the issue country, 2017 the issue date, D. REGINA and 20 DOLLARS the face value. Maple Leaf The maple leaf is the characteristic leaf of the maple tree, and is the most widely recognized national symbol of Canada. At the beginning of the eighteenth century, the settlements located in New France had attained a population of about 18.000. By this time, the maple leaf had been adopted as an emblem by the French Canadians along the Saint Lawrence River. Its popularity with French Canadians continued and was reinforced when, at the inaugural meeting of the Société Saint-Jean-Baptiste in 1834, the maple leaf was one of numerous emblems proposed to represent the society. Speaking in its favour, Jacques Viger, the first mayor of Montreal, described the maple as the king of our forest… The symbol of the Canadian people. The Royal Standard of Canada showing a sprig of three maple leaves as part of the design. The flag of Canada, featuring a stylized maple leaf in the centre. The item “MAPLE LEAF Canadian Kaleidoscope 1 Oz Silver Coin 20$ Canada 2017″ is in sale since Tuesday, February 21, 2017. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “powercoin_italy” and is located in Roma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada