Crystal Raindrop: Bigleaf Maple Crystal Raindrop (2016)

Country of Origin:  Canada Production year: 2016 Type: Proof UPC: 623932-074828 Mint catalogue number: 152064 Collection number: (#40) Production mint:  • Royal Canadian Mint Purchase place:  • Talisman Coins Purchase date: 16 July 2016 Purchase price: Hidden Overview Bigleaf Maple Crystal Raindrop (2016) - 5th issue in this series Canada is world-renowned for its forests, but none of them would exist without the life-giving nourishment of water & rain. This breathtaking coin features bigleaf maples along a forest trail, drawn from a captivating perspective that showcases their spectacular 30-cm leaves. With selective colour & a glittering Swarovski crystal, it's an enticing invitation to head to the forest & experience this arboreal jewel up close. Features: The stunning natural heritage of Canada's trees, in this case British Columbia's exclusive & majestic bigleaf maple. The maple is an endless source of beauty throughout the year. People most readily associate it with the breathtaking crimson and gold hues of autumn, but those with an observant eye will also recall the clusters of tiny flowers that burst forth with vibrant freshness every spring and early summer and carpet roads and driveways with drifting yellows and greens as blossoms fall to the ground. As summer progresses, seeds will form where female flowers once were; winged samaras rotating like tiny propellers as they drift to the ground or when playful hands toss them into the air. The maple is dynamic; always in perfect harmony with the rhythm of nature. Sun, snow and fertile earth are its inspiration, the life force that creates a world of majesty and beauty through the power of a single water droplet. Includes Capsule, Official Case, Individually-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity, and Protective Sleeve. Coin design: Bigleaf maples along a forest trail, drawn from a captivating perspective with selective colour to showcase their super-sized leaves. The tree's preferred soil type is evident in the scene, while the element of rain is expressed through the raindrop-shaped Swarovski crystal. Obverse Along the rim on top, “CANADA” and the year of issue. In the center, a green maple leaf and a large Swarovski crystal. At the bottom, the face value. Reverse A portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Along the rim, "Elizabeth II" on the left and "D•G•REGINA" on the right. At the bottom, the Royal Canadian Mint mark. Source	Images
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Specs  Content Silver .... 99.999 %  Details Weight (Troy oz) Weight (g) .... 31.39 Diameter (mm) .... 38.00 Thickness (mm)  Monetary Year of Issue .... 2016 Country of Issue .... Canada Denomination .... Dollar (CAD) Value .... 20  Mintage Coins Minted .... 4,500 Certificate of Authenticity .... 4,020