Composition : 99.99% gold
Mintage : 25,000

Proud, Strong, Deeply Rooted

Valour, perseverance, diversity: the maple leaf is a powerful symbol of Canadian identity and values. Internationally recognized, the maple leaf has been Canada's emblem for almost three hundred years.

This national symbol is well-chosen: the sugar maple is very important member of the northeastern Canadian boreal forest. While the species is most renowned for the clarity of its sap, which produces some of the world's purest and finest maple syrup, it is also a highly resilient tree that can germinate, grow, and thrive is areas with poor sunlight and problematic soil. Itproduces extremely hard, sought-after hardwood, which is used for items ranging from musical instruments and furnishings to professional basketball court floors and pool cues.

This hardy species has reprsented Canadians' stalwart spirit and strong connection to the country's natural landscape. When the symbol first came into official use in the nineteenth century, Canadians chose a twig of three golden maple leaves to represent Quebec. As the years unfolded, so did the intricacies and applications of this national symbol, most prominently on the national flag and on Canadian currency.

EMBLEM OF CANADA - MAPLE LEAF FOREVER - 2012 CANADIAN COINS 01 is categorised COINS AND PAPER MONEY / 08- ROYAL CANADIAN MINT / 07- PURE GOLD and sold by l'Imaginaire, a store and specialised website.