Canada’s beauty shines through these multifaceted maple leaves. Even in the slightest breeze, the leaves of a silver maple tree shimmer and sway in the sunlight as they flash their silvery undersides. The effect is captured in this 99.99% pure silver portrait, in which the veined Acer saccharinum leaves have been rendered with multifaceted engraving, resulting in a dazzling new view of a famous Canadian emblem. Within the familiar leaf silhouette, the carefully sculpted and precisely angled lines rise and fall, reflecting and scattering light in different directions to produce a gleaming work of art-one that reflects the beauty of Canada’s most treasured symbol. Add this multifaceted maple celebration to your collection. The silver maple is one of the 10 maple species (genus Acer) that were proclaimed Canada’s national arboreal emblem in 1996. While its common name refers to the bright undersides of its leaves, the scientific name Acer saccharinum is a nod to the silver maple’s sweet sap-though it’s not as sweet as the sap of a sugar maple (Acer saccharum), the preferred species for maple syrup production. The reverse design by Canadian artist Michelle Grant features an arrangement of three silver maple (Acer saccharinum) leaves brought to life by multifaceted engraving, with precisely angled lines rising and falling within each leaf shape, like mirrors working to reflect brilliant light in different directions. The obverse features the effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. Multifaceted engraving involves the creation of mirror-like facets that reflect light in different directions and give shape to key design elements-in this case, three Canadian maple leaves. One of the Royal Canadian Mint’s most affordable 99.99% pure silver offerings in 2025. Whether it’s a special gift, a collection starter or the latest addition to your growing collection, this coin’s fresh take on a Canadian symbol is sure to captivate every viewer. Crafted in ½ oz. Of 99.99% pure silver, with a reverse proof finish (frosted background, brilliant relief) that focuses the attention on the multifaceted leaves. Also available in ¼ oz. Of 99.99% pure gold. Mintage is limited to 25,000 coins worldwide. Packaging: The coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box. THIS ITEM IS GST / HST EXEMPT. Citadel Coins Halifax, Nova Scotia Official Royal Canadian Mint Distributor.
