9999 fine silver Reverse proof. It’s the First and Only Piedfort Silver maple leaf that every silver maple leaf collector needs to have. Total worldwide mintage is only 9,000 (of which only 6,000 will be available singly, outside the Gold&Silver maple leaf Piedfort 2-coin set). A brand-new, naturalistic single maple leaf design. 9999 fine, the purest silver refined and minted anywhere in the world. A maple leaf that is thicker than any other silver maple ever issued. Unique, reverse proof finish. What is a Piedfort? Hard to find and popular with collectors for more than a century, piedforts are highly sought after. We get asked all the time, What is a piedfort? ” There are two different, but related, stories of the origin of the word “piedfort. The first says that it literally means “strong foot” in French from. The second says this word was appropriated by the mint centuries ago to mean “heavy measure” or “heavy weight”. In both cases, the sense of serious heft to the coin is obvious. Often the word “piedfort” is translated as “double-thick”, but this is neither a literal translation nor a precisely accurate definition. Numismatically speaking, any coin that is 50% or more thicker than a standard version qualifies as a piedfort, although some piedforts are, indeed, twice as thick as normal. Specifications: Face Value: 5 dollars Mintage: 9,000 (only 6,000 Singly) Composition: 99.99% pure silver Weight (g): 31.39 Diameter (mm): 34 Edge: Serrated Certificate: Serialized. Coin comes in the capsule with COA and original box. See my other items. 3, 2013 Canada Ultra High Relief Grandmother Moon Mask 1oz Silver Proof Coin. 5, 2013 Canada Glow-in-the-dark Dinosaur Coin. 8, 2012 Canada Two Loons 1oz Silver Dollar coin. Return item must be sent within 7 days after it has been received. Your recognition will make us serve you better and confidently. Our goal is to ensure you had a pleasant experience with us. We understand the concerns and frustrations you might have, and would appreciate the opportunity to resolve any problems to the best of our abilities. The item “2010 Canada $5 Silver Piedfort Maple Leaf Coin 1oz. 9999 fine silver proof” is in sale since Sunday, June 12, 2016. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ Canada\Commemorative”. The seller is “okkoppan” and is located in Verdun, Quebec. This item can be shipped worldwide.
