In 2016 to celebrate the Maple Leaf and the Queens historic Canadian reign of service,the Royal Canadian Mint released a Limited Issue Maple Leaf Silver 5 Coin Set struck in solid fine .9999 Silver plated in 24 Carat Pure Pink and Yellow Gold.
The collection includes the Maple Leaf $5 Five Dollar down to the $1 One Dollar coin. The reverse designed by Donna Kriekle depicts three different sizes of Maple Leaves are joined at the stem and gently splay out to fill the entirety of the reverse while the obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty
Queen Elizabeth II .
Special features:
FEATURES EDGE LETTERING: Your one-ounce coin in the fractional set features edge lettering that reads “LONGEST REIGNING SOVEREIGN / SOUVERAIN AU PLUS LONG RÈGNE”.
YELLOW AND PINK GOLD PLATING ON ONE OUNCE COIN: In addition, on your one-ounce coin, yellow and pink gold plating was added, creating a beautiful contrast to the silver while enhancing the precision engraving.
PINK GOLD PLATING: The other coins in your set have pink gold plating, which still creates a beautiful contrast to the silver while enhancing the precision engraving.
FEATURES 1952 EFFIGY: Lending historical context to this celebration of Her Majesty's reign is the 1952 effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II wearing the Imperial State Crown on the obverse.
The reverse proof finish gives the leaves a beautiful, natural shine against the frosted background.
A valuable addition to any nature-, Canadian-, fractional- or monarch-themed collection.
