The Maple Leaf
The reverse design by Canadian artist Calder Moore features an artistic representation of a Canadian forest in autumn, which provides a natural setting for Canada’s most famous emblem: the maple leaf. Geometry, technology and art intersect as the entirety of the image is presented in a low poly art style, with multiple polygon shapes coming together to form the mix of coniferous and deciduous trees on both sides of the river. A rich colour gradient in the background recreates the fading sunset as it casts a golden glow on the fall foliage, while the use of rich colour variants throughout the landscape alters our perception of shadow and light. The eye is naturally drawn to the two engraved maple leaves in theforeground, where extraordinary sculpting, cutting-edge technology and advanced finishing techniques showcase the individual polygons within each form. The geometric lines and corners lend themselves beautifully to recreating the maple leaf’s stem and serrated edges, as a gentle breeze brings both leaves tumbling onto the water’s surface to float above the rocky riverbed.
This coin is the fifthissue of the Geometry in Art collection.
The first coin of theseries, released in November 2015, depicts the Loon.
The second coin of the series, released in January 2016, depicts the Polar Bear.
The third coin of the series, released in March 2016, depicts the Caribou.
The fourth coin of the series, released in May 2016, depicts the Beaver.
The fifth and the last coin of the series, released in July 2016, depicts the Maple leaf.

GEOMETRY IN ART - THE MAPLE LEAF - 2016 CANADIAN COINS 05 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 15- ART & CULTURE and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.