Description

Hold a maple whirlwind in the palm of your hand! From its mirror-like proof finish to its stunning design of swirling maple leaves, this amazing collectible is the Mint’s largest-ever convex coin. The unique concave-convex relationship of the coin’s two sides is boosted by the reproduction of one of the maple leafs in a dazzling concentric repeating pattern on the obverse.

A gorgeous coin you will want to show family and friends! Order today!

Special features:
  • A MINT FIRST! This is the Royal Canadian Mint’s first 60-millimetre format convex coin in five-ounce pure silver! The large size makes this coin’s unique surface the ideal canvas to showcase one of Canada’s most beloved symbols!
  • MIRROR-LIKE PROOF FINISH! The dimensional effect of the convex shape is augmented by a mirror-like proof finish.
  • BEAUTIFUL RED-LACQUERED COLLECTOR’S CASE! Packaged in a beautiful red-lacquered collector’s case and encapsulated in a black beauty box.
  • REVERSE AND OBVERSE SHARE UNIQUE RELATIONSHIP! Both sides of your coin share a unique relationship not only in their convex/concave shape but also through the reproduction of one of the leaves in a repeating pattern on the obverse. Combined with the obverse’s dome-like concave shape, this mesmerizing pattern makes for a dazzling effect.
  • 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.
  • VERY LOW MINTAGE: Only 2,000 coins will be made available worldwide. Hurry and order yours today before they are all gone!
  • NO GST/HST!
Design:

The convex reverse features a swirling cluster of maple leaves, designed by Canadian artist Lisa Thomson-Khan. Together, the unique shape, dynamic design, and mirror-like sheen of the proof finish lend this stunning image a three-dimensional quality that makes it feel as though you’re holding a whirlwind in the palm of your hand. The reverse features the date “2017”, the word “CANADA”, and the face value of “50 DOLLARS”.

Packaging:

Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a beautiful red-lacquered collector’s case and encapsulated in a black beauty box.

  • No. 158223
  • Mintage 2,000
  • Composition 99.99% pure silver
  • Finish proof
  • Weight (g) 157.6
  • Diameter (mm) 60
  • Edge serrated
  • Certificate serialized
  • Face value 50 dollars
  • Artist Lisa Thomson-Khan (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)