{"product_id":"2016-10-fine-silver-coin-canadian-maple-leaves","title":"2016 1\/2oz $10 CANADIAN MAPLE LEAVES FINE SILVER COIN","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCanadians abide by the seasons of our land. We flourish here: families grow and communities blossom, as each generation of Canadians strives to create a better world for those who follow. This cycle of life is beautifully exemplified by the tree that bears our national emblem, the maple leaf, whose growth and regeneration is poignantly depicted on this fine silver coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSRP: $29.95\u003cbr\u003eComposition: 99.99% pure silver\u003cbr\u003eMintage: 30,000\u003cbr\u003eWeight (g)*: 15.87\u003cbr\u003eDiameter (mm): 34\u003cbr\u003eFace Value: $10\u003cbr\u003eFinish: Specimen\u003cbr\u003eEdge: Serrated\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Donna Kriekle\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Maroon clamshell with standard black beauty box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn artistic celebration of life and an expression of national pride—all in a 99.99% pure silver coin!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe artistry of the design is as compelling as the story told through precision engraving, which captures the maple leaf’s growth cycle in outstanding detail!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn affordable way to start a coin collection or to spark a loved one’s interest in collecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA superb addition to your own growing collection, or a memorable memento that can be lovingly passed from generation to generation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reverse design by Canadian artist Donna Kriekle features an artistic interpretation of the cycle\u003cbr\u003eof life, which is exemplified by the evolution of a sugar maple (Acer saccharum) leaf. Each element\u003cbr\u003edraws parallels to the artist’s own family tree, with each generation represented by the leaf’s\u003cbr\u003edifferent stage of growth: the winged maple key known as a samara (bottom left) represents the\u003cbr\u003echildren, and the promise of new life; the curved appearance of the branch follows the progression\u003cbr\u003eof time, as gentle flowers turn into young leaves; the deeply veined appearance of the mature leaf\u003cbr\u003ethen gives way to the broad, elder leaf in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51176276164740,"sku":"154436","price":111.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0967\/3447\/8468\/files\/2016_10_Fine_Silver_Coin_Canadian_Maple_Leaves_REV__97483.1458847884.1280.1280.jpg?v=1759529971","url":"https:\/\/www.westedmontoncoinandstamp.com\/products\/2016-10-fine-silver-coin-canadian-maple-leaves","provider":"West Edmonton Coin \u0026 Stamp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}