GOLDEN MAPLE LEAF 2 Oz Silver Coin 30$ Canada 2018

The reverse design by Canadian artist Michelle Grant takes a multi-layered approach to celebrating one of Canada's most famous leaves. In addition, crafted from one gram of 18-karat Gold, the maple leaf adornment adds a sense of elegance, dimension and realism—especially its natural golden hue, which is in keeping with the sugar maple's fall colours. Its deeply etched veins are prominent while its pointed edges are slightly bent, evoking the shape of a fallen leaf coming to rest on an engraved bed of classically stylized maple leaves. Behind it, the use of frosted and proof finishes fill the field to re-create the bands of Canada's national flag, as a visual representation of soaring pride for this nation's natural legacy. On top of the reverse, the inscription: "CANADA" – the issue country. On the bottom, the inscription: "30 DOLLARS" – the face value. The obverse depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen and "D.G. REGINA" – Dei Gratia Regina.