- Country:Canada
- Collection:Silver Commemorative $1
- Metal:Silver
- Year:2015
- Denomination:$1
- Finish:Complete
- Weight (oz):0.745
- Purity:0.9999
- Mintage:10014
- Product type:Coin
No other symbol is as synonymous with Canada as its distinctive red-and-white flag. To Canadians at home and abroad, the red maple leaf unites us and instills a sense of belonging regardless of our different cultures, languages and beliefs. As the National Flag of Canada celebrates its
50th anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint proudly pays tribute to a beloved national symbol by showcasing the flag on the annual Brilliant Silver Dollar.
An ideal gift for someone visiting Canada or for someone wanting to celebrate the unique Canadian flag. Order yours today!
Special features:
¥ NEW LOW MINTAGE! This year's mintage is only 15,000. Hurry and order yours today!
¥ Your coin is among our best-sellers every year since 1937! Continue the tradition and order yours today!
¥ INTERESTING DESIGN DETAIL: 50 maple leaves form a symbolic ring highlighting the flag's
50th anniversary.
¥ Your coin features a brilliant image relief struck on a brilliant field. Your brilliant uncirculated coin was struck up to two times on numismatic presses allowing the rich engraving details to shine through.
¥ The Royal Canadian Mint's renowned artistry and craftsmanship bring to life this stunning design that celebrates the 50th anniversary of Canada's flag through the use of symbolic imagery.
¥ Crafted in 99.99% pure silver, your coin is GST/HST exempt!
¥ Also available in proof finish!
¥ This collectible piece allowsthe collector to celebrate their pride for their country and commemorate a milestone in Canadian history.
¥ A beautiful addition to any Canadiana-themed collection.
Design:
Your coin brings together symbolic elements that reflect how the Canadian flag is perceived both at home and abroad. Occupying much of the image's field, the famous red flag-its white centre square bearing the stylized red maple leaf-billows softly in the wind at full-mast atop a flagpole. Beneath it, a backpacker stands turned to the right and gazes at the horizon beyond a landscape that is a cross-section of Canada. This traveler's journey highlights the freedom and opportunities offered by Canada to explore and grow, whetherat home or abroad. And while the addition of a small Canadian flag on the backpack is a common practice for Canadian travelers, it also speaks to the respect and recognition this national symbol receives throughout the world. The flag's 50th anniversary is highlighted with a symbolic ring of 50 maple leafs.
Since it was first raised in 1965, the National Flag of Canada has cometo symbolize many of the values and opportunities that have defined Canada and its people.
Did you know?
¥ The adoption of a nationalflag was proposed as far back as the late nineteenth century, but to no avail à that is, until the idea was raised again in 1964 by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson.
¥ After much divisive debate, the National Flag of Canada was approved by Parliament in1964. At the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, the Canadian Red Ensign (Canada's previous flag) was lowered on Parliament Hill and replaced by the National Flag of Canada!
¥ The official way to describe the flag is by explaining it as a red flag with a white square in its centre, which is adorned with a red maple leaf.
¥ The design is symmetrical-if you fold the flag from one red edge to the other, bothhalves should be the same!
¥ The maple leaf has long beenused as a symbol for this country; meanwhile, red and white were featured prominently in the Canadian coat of arms, as proclaimed by King George V in 1921.Official flag etiquette requires that the NationalFlag of Canada never touch the ground!
