2023 Maple Leaves in Motion 5 oz .9999 Silver Proof

35 Years of the Silver Maple Leaf — Celebrated in 5 oz. of Pure Silver

Issued in honour of the 35th anniversary of Canada's iconic Silver Maple Leaf bullion coin, this substantial 5 oz. proof strikes three sugar maple leaves in dramatic Ultra High Relief (UHR) against a revolutionary pulsating background. Struck in 99.99% pure silver and double-dated "1988–2023," it stands as one of the most technically ambitious tributes to Canada's most recognized bullion series.

Nathalie Lagacé's Pulsating Masterpiece

Designed by Canadian artist Nathalie Lagacé, the reverse presents three finely sculpted sugar maple (Acer saccharum) leaves rendered in UHR — their elevated relief sending them soaring above the field with remarkable depth. Behind them, a precision-engineered pulsating pattern composed of sub-millimetre-scale micro-mirrors creates a living optical effect, animating the background as the coin shifts in light. The obverse, engraved with a magnified view of the same pulsating pattern, features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt, along with a special four-pearl marking and the double-date of her reign.

The pulsating effect is not a surface treatment but an intrinsic part of the coin's architecture — each micro-mirror precisely engraved to reflect light in a controlled sequence, producing a continuous illusion of motion unique to this release.

Strict Mintage & Premium Presentation

With a worldwide mintage of just 2,000 coins, this is among the most limited releases in the Silver Maple Leaf anniversary series. The proof finish delivers deep mirrored fields that heighten the contrast between the sculpted UHR leaves and the dynamic background.

Each coin arrives encapsulated and housed in a red-lacquered Royal Canadian Mint-branded wood case, itself presented in a black beauty box. A serialized certificate of authenticity is included.