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20 Dollars - Elizabeth II Maple Leaf Reflection
2015 year| Silver (.9999) | 31.39 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Canada |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 20 Dollars 20 CAD = USD 15 |
| Currency | Dollar (1858-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.9999) |
| Weight | 31.39 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#73771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
A single maple leaf has fluttered down from a branch above onto the still waters below it. Combination of traditional and micro engraving with laser frosting techniques.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
20 DOLLARS CANADA 2015
LC
20 DOLLARS CANADA 2015
Designer: Lilyane Coulombe
Edge
Serrated
Comment
No season announces itself with as much brilliance as autumn. Trees adorn themselves for the occasion, coloring their leaves in shades of yellow, red and gold, before stripping bare.Anyone who lives in the northern hemisphere is familiar with this annual spectacle, whose enchantment is an invitation to the great outdoors. And anyone venturing into the woods is treated to a splendid view of the forest canopy, where leaves flutter in the breeze and fall, who knows, into a babbling brook that carries them along like little boats on which the forest's minutiae would travel to warmer climes.
This exceptional piece illustrates the precise moment when the leaf touches the water. Its reflection will vanish in an instant, as if to mock the passage of time. But here, it is frozen forever in a pattern of infinite delicacy, where the slightest wrinkle shines through the magic of a never-before-used process of micro-engraving and laser frosting.
Did you know?
- There are over 150 species of maple worldwide, and of the 13 species found in North America, 10 are native to Canada.
- Although the national flag featuring the maple leaf celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2015, the maple was only declared the country's official arboreal emblem in 1996.
- Bigleaf maple (Acer macrophyllum) is Canada's largest maple species, and is found in southwestern British Columbia, along the coast and on Vancouver Island.
Packaging
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a burgundy double-shell case featuring the Royal Canadian Mint logo. The case is accompanied by a black protective box.
Interesting fact
The 2015 Canadian Maple Leaf Reflection silver coin features a unique reverse design that showcases a mirror-like finish, giving the appearance of a deeply frosted maple leaf. This eye-catching effect was achieved through a special minting process that involves multiple layers of silver plating and careful polishing. The result is a coin that sparkles and shines like a freshly fallen snowflake, making it a truly stunning addition to any coin collection.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5502 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Dollars - Elizabeth II (Maple Leaf Reflection) 2015 coin.
