Covering nearly 40% of Canada’s total land area, our vast forests are a mosaic of diverse tree species, each one contributing shapes and colours to the woodland landscapes that fall within their natural range-like the sugar maple (Acer saccharum) of eastern Canada, and the balsam fir (Abies balsamea) of eastern and central Canada. Canada’s forests are a vital part of our national identity, and this special relationship inspired the new “heart of the forest”, pulsating field pattern on this 1 oz. 99.99% pure silver coin, where mist-shrouded trees fall in and out of view behind the Silver Maple Leaf (SML) rendered in ultra high relief. NEW “heart of the forest” pulsating field pattern! Tilt the coin to see mist-shrouded trees come into view. Canada’s forested land area is estimated at nearly 362 million hectares, making it the third-largest in the world. Every day, Canadians use forest products such as lumber, wood pulp, paper, and even food items. The coin’s reverse features Walter Ott’s Silver Maple Leaf (SML) bullion design, struck in ultra high relief. The raised sugar maple (Acer saccharum) leaf is set against a “heart of the forest” pulsating pattern that showcases Canada’s vast forests; by tilting the coin, a unique light play creates the illusion of an endless forest on a misty day, with tall conifers seemingly falling in and out of view. The words “CANADA”, “FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR” and the purity standard of “9999″ are also engraved on the reverse. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. THIS ITEM IS GST / HST EXEMPT IN CANADA. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.