Like pieces of a puzzle, Canada and its history have been shaped by the many who have come together to define this nation through its people. In this spirit, the Royal Canadian Mint introduces a quartet of coins whose individual reverse images come together to form a single, complete image of a proud Canadian icon.PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSSRP: $204.95Item Number: 151530UPC: 6-23932-07466-8Composition: 99.99% pure silverMintage: 7,500Weight (g): 11.85 (each)Diameter (mm): 27 mm x 27mm square (each)Face Value: $3 (each)Finish: Reverse proofEdge: PlainArtist: Celia GodkinPackaging: Presented in a clamshell case with a graphic beauty boxSPECIAL FEATURES RCM FIRST: A quartet of square fine silver coins, each crafted from 99.99% pure silver in a striking reverse proof finish! ANOTHER FIRST: an innovative multi-coin arrangement! Each reverse features a portion of the overall design; when the four coins are positioned side-by-side in a square, they form an exquisitely engraved Canadian icon: a sugar maple leaf! Each coin is crafted from 99.99% pure silver. The four square coins are individually encapsulated and beautifully packaged together, side-by-side and in position, in order to showcase the complete image without the need to remove them from the case. A timeless celebration of Canada, and how Canadians of all ages, backgrounds, cultures and beliefs come together to shape this nation! The set’s limited mintage and innovative design will make this sought-after by collectors! DESIGNIn a unique twist, each of the four coins in this set feature a portion of a reverse design by Canadian artist Celia Godkin. Highly detailed engraving recreates the stunning natural beauty of the sugar maple leaf (Acer saccharum), as it would appear in a natural setting. From the leaf’s softly wavy edges to the deep veins that run through each lobe, the fine details infuse this design with a life-like sense of depth, dimension and texture. The unparalleled craftsmanship is stunning on each individual coin but together, the four reverse images form the powerful image of a complete maple leaf, which is a touching celebration of Canada and all that defines it. Also engraved on the reverse are the purity “FINE SILVER ¼ OZ ARGENT PUR 9999”, the word “CANADA” and the year “2017”. The obverse features the face value “3 DOLLARS” and the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth by Susanna Blunt.
