2005 Canada $5 1oz. 999 Silver Maple Leaf of Hope Coin with OGP and COA

999 Silver Maple Leaf of Hope Coin with OGP and COA. 2005 Silver Maple Leaf of Hope. Thousands of years ago, Canada's aboriginal people cherished the maple for its wonderous delicacy that hailed the warming days of spring. Centuries later, the Europeans treasured the maple for its wood that enabled them to build their homes and find comfort in the warmth of its flame. Today, the challenges may have changed, but the maple's message remains the same. It is a beacon for Canada's newest generation of immigrants, inspiring them to believe in their creams - that hope can be found in the shade of the maple tree. It has a guaranteed weight of one troy ounce (31.109 grams) and a diameter of 38 millimetres.

Toan Nguyen, of the Royal Canadian Mint, designed the reverse of the coin. It depicts three maple leaves and a privy mark comprising the year 2005 with the words "Maple of Hope" in Chinese. The obverse features the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt. This certificate attests that your 2005 Silver Maple Leaf Coin was authorized by the Government of Canada.

The coin was expertly struck by the Royal Canadian Mint and has a limited mintage of 25,000 coins worldwide.

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