First coin in a new series! The majestic Canadian maple from a unique perspective. To perch on a moss-covered boulder in the heart of the woods, lean against the broad trunk of a towering sugar maple, and gaze up at the green vault above: this is toexperience the Canadian forest at its finest. In a land dominated by vast woodlands, it’s no surprise that the Canadian maple tree is considered a nationaltreasure, symbol of a people and a beautiful and important resource. Get a head-start collecting from this series of Canada’s magnificent maples: order your coin today! Special features. A FIRST! This is the first coin in a new series by the Royal Canadian Mint, showcasing Canada’s majestic maple trees from unique perspectives. This stunning depiction is engraved and painted to provide optimal balance, beauty and the illusion of depth. Crafted in 99.99% fine silver and GST/HST exempt. Limited mintage of 7,500 coins worldwide. Design Canadian artist Emily Damstra presents the magnificentclassic Canadian maple from the novel perspective of being at the bottom of the tree. Looking up past the massive gnarled trunk, thick branches reach upward and outward, making the canopy appear distant against the sky. The textural and tonal design of the trunk, branches and leaves help reinforce the image’s sense of height and depth. The tree fills the entire reverse, also engraved with the word “CANADA, ” the date “2013″ and the face value of 20 DOLLARS. Packaging Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell case lined witha black flock and protected by a black sleeve. A perfect coin for arborists, nature enthusiasts and maple syrup lovers!
