Canada: 2018 Maple Leaf Quartet - Thirty Years (1988 - 2018) Pure Silver Rose Gold Plated Coins

Canada: 2018 Maple Leaf Quartet - Thirty Years (1988 - 2018) Pure Silver Rose Gold Plated Coins

Finish: Proof

Mintage: 6500

Design: 

This quartet pays tribute to 30 years of history through its creative take on the idea of a fractional set. Each of the four pure silver coins is square-shaped, and features a fraction of a reverse design by Canadian artist Pierre Leduc. When placed together to form a larger square, the four reverse images come together as one: a sugar maple leaf (Acer saccharum), whose likeness has graced the reverse of the Royal Canadian Mint's Silver Maple Leaf (SML) bullion coin since 1988. A reverse proof finish and selective rose gold plating colourfully enhance the elegance and brilliance of the engraved leaf, which is near life-like thanks to the precise rendering of fine details such as the leaf's deeply etched veins. Also engraved on the reverse are the commemorative years "1988" and "2018", the word "CANADA", and a "9999 Ag" purity notation. The obverse features the rose gold-plated effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt.

The maple leaf is unquestionably our most powerful icon. Canada's beloved emblem and cherished natural treasure boasts a distinctive shape that is full of meaning due to its association with everything from maple syrup to the beautifully crafted coins that resonate with collectors worldwide—including the iconic Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin.

Introduced in 1988, the Royal Canadian Mint's Silver Maple Leaf coin remains one of the most recognized and sought-after investment pieces in the world. Like the one featured in this tribute set, the coin's solitary maple leaf is a true mark of excellence—wordlessly signifying quality craftsmanship, incomparable value and a pure beauty that makes our annual offering both a wildly popular collectible and a secure choice for investors.

Packaging: The coin is encapsulated and presented in a maroon Royal Canadian Mint clamshell case, it is protected by a black beauty box.