- Country:Canada
- Collection:Platinum Commemorative $300
- Metal:Platinum
- Year:2018
- Denomination:$300
- Finish:Proof
- Weight (oz):1.0
- Purity:0.9995
- Mintage:
- Product type:Coin
NEW! Features selective gold plating on reverse, obverse, rim! Order today!
Beautifully rendered not once but twice on your 99.95% pure platinum offering, the sugar maple leaf is a powerful symbol that carries deep meaning for Canadians! This Maple Leaf Forever coin is the first of its kind to feature selective gold plating on the reverse, obverse, and rim. Reminiscent of autumn sunlight, the touch of gold is a striking enhancement to the reverse proof finish, which shines the spotlight on the precision-engraved leaves that embody history, identity and pride!
Previous 2017 platinum coin sold out! Hurry and ordertoday!
Special features:
A FIRST! Your coin is our first platinum coin to feature selective gold plating on the reverse, the effigy on the obverse, and the rim on both sides!
30TH ANNIVERSARY! Your coin is the perfect way to commemorate the anniversary of the Platinum Maple Leaf coin introduced in 1988!
REVERSE PROOF FINISH! OurCanadian pride shines bright thanks to a reverse proof finish! The brilliant finish of each engraved element is in striking contrast to the frosted, slightly matte field!
PRECISELY CRAFTED! Multiple strikes were necessary to achieve the crisp, flawless impression that is brimming with highly reflective details! A beautiful testament to the world-renowned artistry and craftsmanship of theRoyal Canadian Mint.
LOW MINTAGE! Like previous Maple Leaf Forever coins, this offering is limited to just 250 coins worldwide, and is just as likely to sell out quickly!
PREMIUM DISPLAY CASE! Your coin displays beautifully in a red wood lacquered case with black box!
1 OZ. 99.95% PURE PLATINUM! Your coin has no GST/HST!
Design:
Designed by Canadian artist Pierre Leduc, your coin captures the natural beauty of the sugar maple leaf in outstanding detail. The smaller-sized leaf in the foreground is resplendent in platinum as it gently overlaps a larger leaf, whose gold-plated gleam easily catches the eye. The rim is also gold-plated on both sides, where it elegantly frames the reverse proof finish. The obverse features the gold-plated effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.
Did you knowÃ
The first recorded useof a maple leaf as a Canadian cultural symbol was in 1836, when the newly-created Soci t Saint-Jean-Baptiste adopted it as its emblem.
All Canadian circulation coins issued between 1876 and 1901 featured a maple leaf, which continued to grace the reverse of our one-cent coin until it was removed from circulation in 2014.
In 1860, a maple leaf was added to the badge of the 100th (Prince of Wales's Royal Canadian) Regiment of Foot. It then appeared on the Canadian Expeditionary Force's badge in the First World War, and on the badges and equipment of many Canadian troops during the Second World War.
The maple leaf is incorporated into several coats of arms andprovincial flags, but the one at the centre of the flag of Canada is arguably the most recognized one of all! After years of discussion, heated debate, andthousands of design proposals, the red-and-white flag made its debut on February 15, 1965; since then, every February 15 is known as National Flag of Canada Day.
