- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $20
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2014
- Denomination:$20
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):1.0
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:5116
- Product type:Coin
A FIRST! Features a leaf inlay in jade, a stone that has long symbolized prosperity.
The maple leaf is a powerful national symbol-one with a distinct and elegant shape that captures much ofCanada's nature-winters that have influenced the way the world views this land and its people; breathtaking autumn colours that have captured the hearts of artists for centuries-but most of all, it symbolizes a land of opportunity to build a new life and enjoy the prosperity of free enterprise.
Special features:
¥ An exciting FIRST for the Royal Canadian Mint! Features a leaf inlay in jade, mined in Canada, a stone that has long symbolized prosperity.
¥ Each Jade Maple Leaf is truly unique as it is in nature. The polished piece ofJade adds luster the maple leaf bringing it to lifein the shade of green.
¥ Beautifully crafted in 99.99% pure silver for a classic and highly collectible coin design that will appeal to anyone.
¥ Each coin is limited to 8,500coins worldwide-a must-have to recognize a powerful national symbol!
Design:
Canadian artist Pierre Leduc has captured the inspiring elegance of Canada's national symbol with a beautiful design of a sprig of leaves from the sugar maple, one of ten maple species indigenous to Canada and which is the focal point of Canada's National Flag.
