Canada 2014 Majestic Maple Leaves COLOR $20 1 Oz Pure Silver Leaf in FULL OGP

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Canada 2014 Majestic Maple Leaves COLOR $20 1 Oz Pure Silver Leaf in FULL OGP:
$67.45

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Secondin the new Majestic Maple Leaves series! Stunning design of the national symbol ofCanada, a sprig of four sugar maple leaves is minted in one troyounceof the purest silveron the planet - in full, vibrant color!Incombining its renowned, meticulous and intricate engraving techniqueswith its technology, the Royal Canadian Mint has produced a marriagemade in heaven - and the first of a new type of[link removed by ]! A perfect coin for arborists, nature enthusiasts and maplesyrup lovers - as well as the savvy,investment-minded numismatist! There will be three different lowmintage, one troy ounce[link removed by ] beauties in the [link removed by ] Program! 1) [link removed by ] Engraved
2) Majestic Maple $20 Pure Silver Proof withFull Color
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The design by Canadian artist Margaret Best presents the [link removed by ] maplefrom a novel angle, looking upward at the trunk and tree canopy frombelow. The lower half of the image is dominated by the gnarled trunk ofa massive maple tree. Its thick branches reach upward and outwardtoward the canopy which, in the perspective of the image, appears farabove the viewer, against the sky. Trunk, branches, and leaves arerendered in textural relief, to reinforce the image’s sense ofheight and depth.To perch on a moss-covered boulder in the heart of the woods, leanagainst the broad trunk of a towering [link removed by ] and gaze up at thegreen vault above: this is to experience the Canadian forest at itsfinest. Idling away a few careless moments in the presence of this wiseold species allows us to journey backward in our own memories, toexplore a daydreamed future, and to rest in the serenity of thepresent. The [link removed by ] connects land and sky, shade and light, treeand tree, human and heavens.In a land dominated by vastwoodlands, it is no surprise that the maple is considered a nationaltreasure and symbol of a people. It has played a key role in Canada’sdevelopment as a nation. From the earliest [link removed by ] to the[link removed by ], the settlers and, ultimately, those who managetoday’s forestry and tourism industries, Canadians have always foundthe [link removed by ]to be a beautiful and important resource.Forapproximately 200 years, the maple leaf symbol has been associatedspecifically with Canada and Canadians. In 1965, the maple leaf becamethe centerpiece of Canada’s most important national emblem - [link removed by ]. On April 25, 1996, the Deputy Registrar of Canada proclaimedthe[link removed by ] (genus Acer,representing the 10 species found in Canada)the country’s official arboreal emblem, citing the maple leaf’shistorical role as a symbol of national identity, the important partthe maple has played in the country’s historical and commercialdevelopment, its aesthetic importance to Canadians, and thetree’s role as an important Environmentally sustainable economicresource.[link removed by ] Notes
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A cameo proof portrait of Her Majesty, [link removed by ] II,in profile facing right.This portrait, the fourth effigy of the queen to appear on Canadiancoinage, was executed by the artist Susanna Blunt. The legend ELIZABETHII D. G. REGINA (\"Elizabeth II, Queen by the Grace of God\") alsoappears.Packaging
The coin is encapsulated inside a burgundy leatherette, clamshell-stylepresentation case, lined with black velvet and protected by a blackouter sleeve. An individually-numbered certificate of authenticity 8,500FinishProofComposition.9999Fine (Pure) SilverEdgeReeded(milled, © 2022 Talisman World Coins and Medals. All RightsReserved.