3614) “Acer Saccharinum”, (commonly known as silver maple),, Canada: A Modern Take On Classic Canadiana: Silver Proof $100 (One Hundred Dollars) Mega-coins features the Maple Tree species: Date/Year of Coin issue: 2024:
The Royal Canadian Mint release new large-size coins
featuring a favourite symbol of Canadian heritage.
The “Acer Saccharinum”, (commonly known as Silver Maple),
is a species of maple tree native to south eastern Canada and in the eastern
and central part of the United States.
One of the 10 maple species (genus Acer)
that are native to Canada, the silver maple gets its common name from the pale
silver-like undersides of its leaves, which appear to shimmer when sunlight
shines on them.
The maple leaf has been a common symbol of Canada since
at least 1868, shortly after Canadian confederation the year previously.
The maple leaf appeared on all Canadian coins from 1876
to 1901, and remained on the penny after 1901.
The maple leaf was added to the Canadian Coat of Arms in
1921. The colour of the maple leaves on the Coat of Arms was changed from green
to red in 1957 to symbolise the country's maturity.
The maple leaf became the central national symbol with
the introduction of the Canadian flag in 1965.
The red colour of the flag and maple leaf on the flag has
been described as a symbol of Canadian sacrifice during both World Wars and, in
2025 the design on Canada’s flag will celebrate its 60th anniversary.
The Coin:
Designed by Michelle Grant, the Reverse of the 100 Dollars Silver Coin features an
overlapping arrangement of three silver maple leaves – “Acer saccharinum”,
which are highlighted by multifaceted engraving, with precisely angled lines
rising and falling within each leaf shape.
The top leaf is further enhanced
with rose gold plating, which also adds colour to the rim on both sides of the
coin. Each of the three maple leaves are further set apart by different
frostings that highlight the individual shapes.
The most prominent maple leaf is plated with rose gold
for a luxurious colour contrast, which further enhances the gleam of the
mirror-like facets.
Above the primary design is the text "CANADA" along the
upper periphery with the year "2025" placed just to the right. The periphery of the
coin is plated in the same rose gold framing the primary design.
The Obverse of the 100 Dollars Silver Coin includes a rose-gold
plated effigy of King Charles III designed by engraver Steven Rosati with the
legend “CHARLES III CANADA. D·G·REX” is placed on either side of the portrait.
The denomination “100 DOLLARS” is shown below the King’s
likeness. The periphery on the obverse side is also plated in the same rose
gold.
Denomination Metal Weight Diameter Quality Mintage
Limit
100 Dollars 99.99
Silver 311.5 g. 76.2 mm. Proof &
Plating 1,200 pieces
- Each silver proof quality coin is encapsulated to
accommodate its large size diameter and presented in a RCM-branded custom case
accompanied with a Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
Canada's Unexplained Phenomena Coin Series Posts on this blog:
New Generation Coin Series:
For other interesting posts on the Coins and Banknotes of Canada, please visit the following links:
Canadian Wildlife Coin Series:
Early Canadian History Coin Series:
"Tall Ships" Gold Coin Series:
Links to Star Wars Theme Posts:
i) The Mandalorian, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Gold and Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off; ii) "Grogu" ("Baby Yoda"): Year of Coin issue: 2021
2) "Cara Dune", Niue Island: Second Coin in "The Mandalrian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting character from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
3) "ASSASSIN DROID IG-11", Niue Island: Third Coin in "THe Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-Off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
4) "GROGU" or "The CHILD" -("BABY YODA"), Niue Island: Fourth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
5) "Grogu in his mobile Cradle/Pram" or "THE CHILD" - ("Baby Yoda"), Niue Island: Fifth Coin in "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting characters from the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2022
6) Ahsoka Tano, Niue Island: The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection: New zealand Mint has issued Gold and silver Coins depicting the popular "STAR WARS" spin -off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
7) "BESKAR STEEL", Niue Island: "The Mandalorian Classic Coin Collection": New Zealand Mint has issued a $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Rectangular Coin depicting the highly impenetrable protection material in the STAR WARS Spin-off, on behalf of Niue Island: Year of Coin issue: 2021
8) "Bo-Katan Kyrze", The Legendary Mandalorian Warrior, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $250 (Two Hundred Fifty Dollars - NZD) Gold, $25 Gold (Twenty Five Dollarrs - NZD) and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
Links to "Star Wars: A New Hope™":
9) The Sand Crawler ("The Mandalorian" & "Star Wars: A New Hope"), Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued $25 (Twenty Five Dollars - NZD) Gold and $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Silver Coins depicting the popular STAR WARS spin-off: Year of Coin issue: 2022
Links to posts on Boba Fett:
1) Boba Fett, New Zealand: An elegant Silver Miniature minted by the New Zealand Mint, features the popular Star Wars Bounty Hunter in full armour with his blaster at the ready: Date of issue: 10.12.2021
2) Boba Fett "Slave I" Starfighter, Niue Island: A One Oz Silver Coin depicts Fett's legendary spacecraft: Date of Coin issue: 10.12.2021 (with year of issue inscribed as 2022)
Other Links:
1) The "Empire's Death Star" (Star Wars), Niue Island: A Kilogram Dimensional Silver Coin of $ 100 NZD (Niue) minted by the New Zealand Mint on behalf of Niue Island:Year of Coin issue: 2021
2) "Star Trek", Starfield Command, United Federation of Planets, Tuvalu: $2 "Holey Dollar" united with a $1 "Delta" Coin-set
3) "Dune" (a Science Fiction Novel) by Frank Herbert, APMEX, USA: A set of Silver and Gold Coins/Rounds issued by APMEX celebrating the most iconic themes from the 2021 movie, based on the Novel being released in October 2021: Date/Year of Coins issued: 2021
4) "Star Trek", Canada: 50th Anniversary Celebrations (1966-2016): Canada Postes (Post Canada) has issued this lenticular set of two stamps featuring Star Trek characters from the franchise which debuted in Canada: Date/Year of Stamp set issue: 2016
Links to The Bad Batch Coin Series:
1) HUNTER - The Leader of the "BAD BATCH - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99" Group Leader: Year of Coin issue: 2022
2) WRECKER - The Demolition Expert of the "BAD BATCH" - STAR WARS, Niue Island: New Zealand Mint has issued Silver $2 (Two Dollars - NZD) Coins on behalf of Niue Island, depicting the "Clone Force 99": Year of Coin issue: 2022
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