2013 1/2oz $10 - MAPLE LEAF - FINE SILVER COIN

Theme:
This numismatic tribute to Canada’s treasured national symbol has been sought after by collectors.

Description:
The reverse image by Canadian artist Pierre Leduc features two Sugar Maple leaves. Proudly perched upon their delicate stems the leaves portray the characteristic elements of the Sugar Maple leaf; the sparsely veined, relatively smooth-edged, and almost graphical traits of its species. Together, the two leaves dominate the lined central field of the reverse. The reverse also features the text “CANADA”, “10 DOLLARS” and “2013”. The obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

Special Features:

• 1/2 oz of 99.99% Fine Silver – HST/GST Exempt!

•  Features the iconic maple leaf design Canada’s National Symbol.

• An excellent to any Canadiana-themed or nature-inspired collection and a thoughtful gift to mark memorable milestones and treasured achievements.

Product Specifications:
Face Value:
Mintage: 50, 000
Composition:
Weight (g):15.87
Diameter (mm): 34
Edge: Serated
Finish: Specimen
Certificate: Serialized
Artist: Pierre Leduc

Advertising Date: June 4, 2013
Launch Date: June 11, 2013

Packaging:
Coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case lined with flock and protected by a black sleeve.

Finished Packaging Size:
67 mm x 67 mm

Complete Certificate Text:
In a land dominated by vast woodlands, it is no surprise that the elemental forest dweller, the tree, would come to be considered a national treasure and symbol of a people. The maple tree, in particular—genus Acer—has played a key role in Canada’s development as a nation. From the earliest First Nations peoples 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.

The glorious Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)—russet harbinger of autumn and source of the world’s finest maple syrup—has similarly been favoured for its sap as well as its strong, hard wood. Entire Canadian tourism industries thrive on its glorious transformation in autumn. Visitors come from around the world to witness the maple-dominated forests’ celebrated makeover; later, in early spring, the Sugar Maple stuns once again with its sweet springtime bounty.

In total, 10 maple species are present in Canada. For approximately 200 years, the maple leaf symbol has been associated specifically with Canada and Canadians. In 1965, the maple leaf became the centrepiece of Canada’s most important national emblem—the Canadian flag. On April 25, 1996, the Deputy Registrar of Canada proclaimed the Acer genus the country’s official arboreal emblem, citing the maple leaf’s historical role as a symbol of national identity, the important part the genus has played in the country’s historical and commercial development, Acer’s aesthetic importance to Canadians, and its role as an important, environmentally sustainable economic resource.