Timeless Icons: Polar Bear. The polar bear and the maple leaf: the two most iconic symbols of Canadian identity and pride. One is a national icon and a symbol of Canada’s Arctic wilderness, the other predates our national flag as a visual representation for this land, its beauty, its people, and our hopes for the future. Since Confederation, the maple leaf has proven its reverential status by gaining official recognition as a national emblem. From coats of arms to coins, the maple leaf is a ubiquitous symbol of belonging, and continues to inspire admiration by proudly representing all that is Canada. Almost twice as thick as a standard 1 oz. A distinctly Canadian celebration: Two proud national symbols – the polar bear and the maple leaf – combine to represent Canada’s past, present and future in one outstanding design that fuses traditional imagery with contemporary depictions. The reverse features an outstanding level of detail, as seen in the texture of the polar bear’s fur and the maple leaf’s veins. The use of selective gold plating adds elegance and an extra layer of dimension that allows the maple leaf and the rim be admired individually or collectively as part of the overall design. Packaging: Maroon clamshell with black beauty box. THIS ITEM IS GST / HST EXEMPT. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.