The next coin in the series Frozen Rhodium: Maple Leaf
Maple Leaf is one of the most popular and best-recognised motifs appearing on bullion coins. Maple Leaf has been the theme of bullion coins minted from gold, silver, platinum and palladium for several dozen years. The first issuance of the gold bullion coin with this motif took place in 1979. Since then, the coins minted from this ore have been appearing regularly in numerous different weights – from 1/20 oz up to 100 kg. Silver bullion coins started to appear in 1988. Up to today, they are available in the form of a half-ounce or one-ounce coin. From 1988 to 2009, including several breaks, platinum coins were issued and from 2005 to 2007, as well as in 2009, Royal Canadian Mint minted palladium bullion coins with the maple leaf motif.
The symbol of Canada has appeared on the third coin from the series Frozen Rhodium. Undoubtedly, it presents itself charmingly in such a styling. The effect of “frosting”, which can also be observed on the previous two coins, in this case plays along with the shape of the leaf exceptionally well. Besides, the attention is focused on the beautifully arranged palette surrounding the leaf, composed of both dark and light colours permeating themselves, which resembles the northern lights. Its advantage is also a low volume, as only 500 pieces of this one-ounce coin have been issued. The two previous issuances in the series Frozen Rhodium enjoyed a great attention. Maple Leaf undoubtedly has the potential to repeat their success.
Author: Anita Jaworska