31.1 (1 oz). This special Silver 999 coin is an unique combination of traditional and advanced techniques. This exceptional issue features a Maple Leaf, a proud national emblem of Canada. The coin is very attractive thanks to a special shape. With a Proof quality and special box the mintage is limited to 15.000 pieces worldwide. The coin reverse features the national symbol of Canada, the maple leaf, all in Silver, with a special leaf shape. In the center of the reverse, the inscriptions: 20 Dollars (face value) and 2015 (year of issue). The obverse of the cut out coin depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and the issue country Canada. Maple Leaf The maple leaf is the characteristic leaf of the maple tree, and is the most widely recognized national symbol of Canada. At the beginning of the eighteenth century, the settlements located in New France had attained a population of about 18,000. By this time, the maple leaf had been adopted as an emblem by the French Canadians along the Saint Lawrence River. Since 1979, the Royal Canadian Mint has produced gold, silver, platinum, and palladium bullion coins, which are officially known as Maple Leafs, as geometric maple leaves are stamped on them. The item “CUT OUT MAPLE LEAF Silver Proof Coin 20$ Canada 2015″ is in sale since Thursday, June 02, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “powercoin_italy” and is located in Roma. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Canada
