The classic, single maple leaf design, a national symbol of Canada, adorns this much-desired, pure silver beauty! What could be more beautiful than a single, perfect maple leaf? Hold it in your hand and gaze at this marvel of nature – so deceptively simple, yet so compelling. Along with the Beaver. Is considered one of the three iconic emblems of Canada – so definitive, in fact, that in 1965 the National Flag of Canada. Was changed to the red and white maple leaf flag we know today. Privy Mark, Reverse Proof Finish & Extremely Limited Mintage! Replacing the standard specimen bullion finish of basic Silver Maple Leaf. Coins, the reverse proof finish on this. Really sets it apart. As does the limited mintage of only 5,000! Each is encapsulated and presented in a handsome, burgundy display box. The pristine condition, novel finish, mintage limit, privy mark and presentation case all make this Silver Maple an instant classic, certain to be sought after by generations of future collectors the silver maple leaf. The most collected of all Canadian coins, eh? ANA Privy Mark – The State Flower of Illinois, the Violet. Unchanged from each bullion coin issued annually, the iconic maple leaf (that mighty national symbol of Canada, its people and its pride) is featured on this fine silver numismatic coin. Intricately engraved in fine detail, the single leafs serrated edges and deeply veined lobes are rendered in a way that adds texture to the leaf, which shimmers in a brilliant finish set against the frosted background. The official flower of the state of Illinois, the Purple Violet. As further indicated by the engraved acronym ANA and the word CHICAGO. Now you can capture this very same beauty on one of the best-known and most widely collected precious metal coins in the world, the Silver Maple Leaf. First minted in 1988, Canada’s own SML is the purest silver coin ever struck, and has the highest face value, a full five dollars, as well! The Canada Silver Maple Leaf. Is the most collected of all Canadian coins! For type collectors, please note that the following portraits of Queen Elizabeth II. 4th effigy by Susanna Blunt. The Royal Canadian Mint refines the purest silver in the world. This one ounce silver coin is 99.99% pure! A highly-detailed depiction of a single maple leaf, with a special privy mark. With the words CHICAGO and ANA (for “American Numismatic Association”). The legends FINE SILVER 1 OZ and 9999 guarantee the weight and purity. 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 date, denomination and the legend ELIZABETH II also appear. Each silver maple leaf. Is encapsulated inside a burgundy leatherette, clamshell-style presentation case, lined with black velvet, protected by a black outer sleeve. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity is included. 9999 Fine (Pure) Silver. The item “Canada 2015 ANA Chicago Illinois Violet Privy Mark Show Silver Maple Leaf $5 SML” is in sale since Thursday, August 13, 2015. 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.
- Year: 2015
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
- Certification: New in Full Original Mint Packaging OGP + CoA
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Denomination: $5
- Composition: Silver