Canada 2015 Maple Leaf with Canada Flag 1/25 oz. Pure Gold Proof Coin

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Canada 2015 Maple Leaf with Canada Flag 1/25 oz. Pure Gold Proof Coin:
$141.99

SKU# OK1401499602E

2015 Maple Leaf with Canada Flag 1/25 oz. Pure Gold Proof Coin

All coins offered in this listing are unsearched! (see ‘Additional Information’ below)

All of our Canadian coins are stored in a climate controlled, smoke-free vault. All of our Canadian coins are acquired directly from the Royal Canadian Mint - We do not sell \'second-hand\' coins from unreliable and potentially fraudulent/counterfeit sources.

Specifications

Composition - 99.99% Pure Gold

Finish - Proof

Weight (g) - 1.27 (1/25 troy oz.)

Diameter (mm) - 13.92

Edge - Serrated

Face Value - 50-cents (a legal tender Canadian coin)

Certificate - serialized (serial numbers will vary)

Artists - Pierre Leduc (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Description

Since it was first raised in 1965, the National Flag of Canada has come to symbolize many of the values and opportunities that have defined Canada and its people!

To Canadians at home and abroad, the red maple leaf unites and instills a sense of belonging regardless of different cultures, languages, and beliefs. The Royal Canadian Mint celebrates the National Flag of Canada\'s 50th anniversary with a gold coin that pays tribute to Canada’s national symbol: the maple leaf.

The Flag of Canada beautifully engraved in pure gold, an ideal gift for Canadians or anyone wanting Canadian memorabilia.

Special features

• This small, affordable gold coin allows collectors to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Flag of Canada.

• Struck in 99.99% pure gold, this is the 13th in the Royal Canadian Mint\'s annual 1/25th oz. gold coin series.

• Highly detailed engraving on this remarkably small-sized coin is testament to the artistry and craftsmanship for which the Royal Canadian Mint is internationally renowned.

• From its delicate veins to the small creases and textures, meticulous engraving gives the maple leaf a life-like appearance that is further enhanced by the use of multiple finishing techniques.

• For our Canadian customers, this coin is GST/HST exempt.

Design

The reverse design by Canadian artist Pierre Leduc draws its inspiration from Canada\'s national Flag, which is seen in the background as it flutters in the wind. From its centre emerges a sugar maple leaf, which served as the original inspiration for the Flag\'s stylized centrepiece. Finely detailed engraving recreates the leaf\'s five veined lobes and creates a natural, life-like appearance, which is further enhanced by the use of multiple finishing techniques.

Did you know…

• The adoption of a national Flag was proposed as far back as the late nineteenth century, but to no avail - that is, until the idea was raised again in 1964 by Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson.

• After much divisive debate, the National Flag of Canada was approved by Parliament in 1964. At the stroke of noon on February 15, 1965, the Canadian Red Ensign (Canada\'s previous Flag) was lowered on Parliament Hill and replaced by the National Flag of Canada!

• The official way to describe the Flag is by explaining it as a red Flag with a white square in its centre, which is adorned with a red maple leaf.

• The design is symmetrical - if you fold the Flag from one red edge to the other, both halves should be the same!

Although often assumed to be a sugar maple leaf because of its color, the leaf on the Flag is in fact a stylized leaf intended to represent the several species of maple that grow throughout Canada. Now, in a unique twist, the leaf is featured in a design that is inspired by the Flag! The sugar maple leaf is depicted emerging from a fluttering Flag to fill the centre of the image field. Finely detailed engraving recreates the leaf\'s veined lobes to give the leaf a natural, life-like appearance that celebrates both the Flag and the national symbol!

Packaging

Each coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded maroon clam-shell protected by a black beauty box.

Shipping & Handling

Fast, free shipping & handling via USPS First Class Mail to all U.S. addresses. USPS Priority Mail & Priority Mail Express are also available for an additional charge.

International shipping via the Global Shipping Program.

Additional Information

OK Ranch sells fine collectible, investment, and gift coins; fine & fashion jewelry; gifts, and more through our store.

“Unsearched” — All of the coins offered in this listing are “unsearched”.Many coin dealers “search” all coins when they are received from the Mint. They \"cherry-pick\" the best coins. Then submit them to be graded, certified, and slabbed by PCGS, NGC, ANACS, etc. These graded and certified coins are then sold at higher, premium prices. When a dealer searches coins, those that they sell in original Mint packaging are only lesser quality coins.

Photos: When a listing offers multiples of the same coin, one coin is picked at random and photographed. Since all coins offered in that listing are essentially identical, the coin photographed is representative of all coins offered.

Surface areas that appear black on some proof coin photos are actually highly polished, mirror-bright metal reflecting the color of the camera.

Our goal is to provide clear, high definition photos that accurately represent the coin(s) offered in each of our items. Whenever possible, we use actual photos of our coins, rather than just “artist’s conception” drawings from the Mint. We frequently update and upgrade the photos that appear with our listings, using improved cameras and lenses and better lighting. We will honor your requests for additional photos as quickly as our schedule permits.