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2024 Canada's Autumn Beauty Fine Silver Fractional Set (No Tax)
The red maple (Acer rubrum) is one of the 10 Canadian maple species that collectively represent this nation, and the tree’s irregularly toothed leaf — one of the first of its kind to change colours each fall — is a sight to behold on the five coins that form this fractional set. From the large 1 oz. coin to the tiny 1/20 oz. piece, each coin’s reverse features the same intricate portrait of an Acer rubrum twig and leaves. And for 2024, the Royal Canadian Mint has enhanced the 1 oz. coin with selective gold plating that mimics the warm, luminous glow of autumn sunshine.
When the Silver Maple Leaf (SML) debuted in 1988, it made history as the world's first 99.99% pure silver bullion coin, and today, the SML continues to be one of the most sought-after silver bullion coins. It bears the same “maple leaf” reverse design as Canada’s iconic Gold Maple Leaf (GML) bullion coin, which first introduced the highly recognizable image created by then-Master Engraver Walter Ott.
The fast-growing red maple is one of the first Canadian maple species to undergo its colourful transformation in the fall. Its leaves are known to turn a beautiful, bright red, but they could also be yellow or orange—in fact, the “red” in the species’ common name refers to the springtime colours of the tree’s leaf buds and flowers.
On all five coins, the reverse design by Celia Godkin features a classically styled portrait of a red maple (Acer rubrum) twig and leaves. On the 1 oz. coin, selective gold plating adds a luminous touch of fall colour to the leaves and to the rim. Each reverse includes the words “CANADA”, the coin’s purity and weight, and the year “2024”.
Each obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. The obverse also bears a special marking that includes four pearls symbolizing the four effigies that have graced Canadian coins and the double date of her reign.
Specifications:
Item Number: 206690
Mintage: 3,000
Composition: 99.99% pure silver, with gold plating on the 1oz. coin
Finish: Reverse Proof
Artist: Celia Godkin (reverse), Susannah Blunt (obverse)
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Weight
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Diameter
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5 dollars
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31.39 g
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1 oz.
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38 mm
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4 dollars
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15.87 g
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1/2 oz.
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34 mm
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3 dollars
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7.96 g
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1/4 oz.
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27 mm
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2 dollars
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3.23 g
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1/10 oz.
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20 mm
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1 dollar
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1.63 g
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1/20 oz.
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16 mm
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Special Features:
• A fine silver set of quintessentially Canadian coins. Own a full set of five 99.99% pure silver coins bearing a classic Canadian maple leaf design.
• A precious metal portrait. All five coins in this fractional set — 1 oz., ½ oz., ¼ oz., 1/10 oz. and 1/20 oz. — feature the same classically styled portrait of a twig from a red maple (Acer rubrum) — a Canadian maple species known for its fall colours.
• Selective gold plating. The 1 oz. coin, the largest in this set, is enhanced with selective gold plating that highlights the maple leaves, as well as the rim.
• Low Mintage! An annual issue, the Royal Canadian Mint’s silver fractional sets are always popular with collectors — in fact, they sell out every year. Don’t miss out on the 2024 edition, which has a low mintage of just 3,000 sets.
• Reverse proof finish! The five coins feature a reverse proof finish — brilliant relief on frosted/matte field — that keeps the focus on the engraving.
Packaging:
The five coins are individually encapsulated and presented together in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell case with a beauty box.
This coin is to be exclusively advertised and sold by a Royal Canadian Mint International distribution partner. North American dealers may not advertise nor sell this product outside of North America.
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