2016 1oz $20 JEWEL OF THE RAIN: BIGLEAF MAPLE FINE SILVER COIN

Canada is world-renowned for its forests, but none of these vast tracts of dense vegetation would exist without the life-giving nourishment of water and rain. Nowhere is this more evident than British Columbia where an abundance of rain produces some of the greatest trees this nation has to offer.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SRP: $124.95
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Mintage: 4,500
Weight (g)*: 31.39
Diameter (mm): 38
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Caren Heine
Packaging: Maroon clamshell with black beauty box

SPECIAL FEATURES

• A unique collectible featuring an ever-popular theme—the stunning natural heritage of Canada’s trees; in this case British Columbia’s exclusive and majestic bigleaf maple.
• Features a Swarovski© raindrop for an added glittering effect that highlights the beauty and importance of water.
• Expertly crafted in 99.99% pure silver and selectively enhanced with vibrant colour to highlight the tree’s spectacular leaves to stunning effect.
• A limited work of art with only 4,500 coins available worldwide—an original gift and keepsake to share with friends and family, outdoor enthusiasts, nature and art lovers.

DESIGN
This breathtaking coin features bigleaf maples along a forest trail, drawn from a captivating perspective with selective colour to showcase their super-sized leaves. The tree’s preferred soil type is evident in the scene while the element of rain is expressed through the raindrop-shaped Swarovski© element.