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2021 Canada $20 Iconic Maple Leaves Gold Plated Fine Silver (No Tax)
The yearlong 25th anniversary celebration of the maple tree, Canada’s national arboreal emblem, which was kicked off by the recent launch of the 2021 $50 Fine Silver Coin - Maple Leaf in Motion, continues with this 2021 Iconic Maple Leaves coin.
Every Iconic Maple Leaves coin is a fully gold-plated, scallop-shaped celebration of Canada’s beloved maple leaf, a symbol that represents our nation, our achievements and our Canadian pride.
The fourth coin in the Royal Canadian Mint's annual series features one of the designs from the classic Maple Leaf Forever, a famous series inspired by the iconic maple leaf design that graced Canada’s one-cent circulation coin from 1937 to 2012. It is a Douglas Maple leaf overlapping a Sugar Maple leaf; proudly perched upon their delicately crossed stems, the leaves portray the characteristic elements of each species of Acer.
On April 25, 1996, the Deputy Registrar of Canada proclaimed the Acer genus the country’s official arboreal emblem, citing the maple leaf’s historical role as a symbol of national identity, the important part the genus has played in the country’s historical and commercial development, Acer’s aesthetic importance to Canadians, and its role as an important, environmentally sustainable economic resource.
In a land dominated by vast woodlands, it is no surprise that that elemental forest dweller, the tree, would come to be considered a national treasure and symbol of a people. The maple tree, in particular—genus Acer—has played a key role in Canada’s development as a nation. From the earliest First Nations peoples to the European explorers, the settlers and, ultimately, those who manage today’s forestry and tourism industries, Canadians have always found the maple to be a beautiful and important resource.
The Douglas Maple (Acer glabrum var. douglasii), which is native to the region from British Columbia’s Pacific coastline to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Alberta, has been used by aboriginal peoples for thousands of years. In its hard but pliable structure they found the strength and flexibility necessary for implements like snowshoes, fishing tools, bows, and more. Others used its inner bark layer for twine and rope.
The glorious Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum)—russet harbinger of autumn and source of the world’s finest maple syrup—has similarly been favoured for its sap as well as its strong, hard wood. Entire Canadian tourism industries thrive on its glorious transformation in autumn. Visitors come from around the world to witness the maple-dominated forests’ celebrated makeover; later, in early spring, the Sugar Maple stuns once again with its sweet springtime bounty.
In total, 10 of the 14 native North American maple species are present in every province and territory of Canada. For approximately 200 years, the maple leaf symbol has been associated specifically with Canada and Canadians. In 1965, the maple leaf became the centrepiece of Canada’s most important national emblem—the Canadian flag. On April 25, 1996, the Deputy Registrar of Canada proclaimed the Acer genus the country’s official arboreal emblem, citing the maple leaf’s historical role as a symbol of national identity, the important part the genus has played in the country’s historical and commercial development, Acer’s aesthetic importance to Canadians, and its role as an important, environmentally sustainable economic resource.
Specifications:
Item Number: 200176 or 200174
Composition: 99.99% fine silver
Mintage: 4,500
Weight*: 26.51 g
Diameter: 38 mm
Face Value: $20
Finish: Proof
Edge: Plain
Artist: Emily Damstra
Special Features:
• A Master's Club Exclusive. This is the fourth coin in an annual series reserved exclusively for Masters Club members, our most dedicated collectors.
• Fully Gold Plated. Crafted from 99.99% pure silver, this new addition to your collection has been fully gold plated to give it the appearance and gleam of a gold coin.
• Scallop shaped. The coin’s scallop shape adds an extra touch of sophistication to this beautifully crafted piece.
• Low Mintage of just 4,500 coins worldwide!
• This 99.99% pure silver coin is among the first of several 2021 coins that celebrate the 25th anniversary (1996-2021) of Canada’s national arboreal emblem. A special “25” maple leaf privy mark marks the occasion on your coin’s reverse, and on several more coins in our 2021 arboreal anniversary collection.
• A best selling series:
Coin #1 (2018) featured the Million Dollar coin design (2007).
Coin #2 (2019) featured the one-cent circulation coin design (1937-2012).
Coin #3 (2020) features L.C. Wyon’s crossed maple boughs design (1858-1936).
Coin #4 (2021) features one of the designs from the classic Maple Leaf Forever series (2013). Packaging:
The coin is elegantly presented in a wooden collector case made of maple and lined with black flocking, with custom beauty box.
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