2017 - $20 - Pure Silver Coin with Swarovski® Crystal - Jewel of the Rain: Sugar Maple Leaves

Hardy like the people it represents, the sugar maple (Acer saccharum) is adept at surviving in a wide variety of soils. This maple species depends on occasional rain to nourish its surroundings and help it flourish as a strong, moderately to deeply rooted tree that is a celebrated part of Canada's natural heritage.

The sugar maple grows naturally in the mixed forests of eastern Canada—specifically from southeastern Manitoba to Nova Scotia, and south into the central United States. For centuries, its wood has made it a prized hardwood species, while its sap is unrivalled for producing the world's finest maple syrup. The maples' designation as Canada's national tree is testament to its historic importance, trumped only by its sentimental value—as the inspiration for our national flag, and for its spectacular transformation that defines the autumn colours of the Canadian landscape.

Specifications
No. 158128
Mintage 4,500
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish proof
Weight (g) 31.39
Diameter (mm) 38
Edge serrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 20 dollars
Artist Lisa Thomson-Khan (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)