2017 Canadian $50 Whispering Maple Leaves - 3 oz Fine Silver & Reverse Gold-plated Coin

2017 Canadian $50 Whispering Maple Leaves - 3 oz Fine Silver & Reverse Gold-plated Coin

Face Value: $50
Mintage: 3,500
Composition: 99.99% Silver
Weight (g): 94.4
Diameter (mm): 55
Finish: Proof

The whispering movement of maple leaves is Canada's summer song: a peaceful yet invigorating sound that softly rolls through the air in gentle waves. Swaying overhead with each passing breeze, the lush boughs bring relief from the heat by casting cooling shade for passers-by, who often take a moment to revel in this refreshing offering. The mere sight of a maple in all its summer glory creates a sensation unlike any other—one of serenity, reverence and pride in our beloved emblem.

A stunning addition to your coin display! Don't be disappointed, order today!

Special features:
A MINT FIRST! It's our first 3-ounce reverse gold plated coin! Your coin's large diameter (55 mm) provides a large canvas for the contemporary design on the reverse, where even the smallest engraved details shine!
OPULENT REVERSE GOLD PLATING! Gold plating throughout both sides of your coin gives it the appearance of a gold one!
A STRIKING CONTRAST! Your coin's silver surface is only visible in the central leaf on the reverse, and the effigy on the obverse! The effect is a stunning contrast—one that greatly emphasizes the geometric-based shapes that give each leaf a multi-faceted appearance.
LIMITED QUANTITY, UNLIMITED APPEAL! Coupled with its superb design, your coin's low mintage of just 3,500 will likely make this a highly sought-after collectible.
INCLUDES SERIALIZED CERTIFICATE! The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. Most of these are serialized certifications, meaning that each certificate is given a unique number, starting at 1.
3 OZ. PURE SILVER! Your coin is crafted from three ounces of 99.99% pure silver.
GST/HST EXEMPT! Your coin is GST/HST exempt.

Design:
The reverse design by Canadian artist Calder Moore presents a contemporary, stylized take on the traditional depiction of Canada's most beloved national emblem. Intricate engraving re-creates a grouping of maple leaves, with each leaf comprised of geometric-based shapes that give it a more multi-faceted appearance, to convey a swaying motion in the warm breeze. Beautiful reverse gold plating fills the reverse in a way that mimics the golden glow cast by the summer sun. Only the effigy on the obverse, and the central leaf on the reverse, offer a glimpse of the coin's silver surface—its polished surface adds an exquisite shine, like that of direct sunlight illuminating each engraved detail within the leaf's serrated tips. The reverse gold-plated obverse features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt (P).

Packaging:
Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clamshell with a black beauty box.