2017 - $10 - 1/2 oz. Pure Silver Coloured Coin - Iconic Canada: Sugar Shack

When nights are still cold but daytime brings a thaw, the maple's sweet sap begins to flow. March and early April mark the typical time for maple syrup production across eastern and central Canada. As the tapped trees slowly yield their sugary water, friends and families venture out to nearby sugar shacks to revel in an annual rite that is embedded in this nation's cultural fabric. The experience is a true treat for the senses, whether it's the sweet scent of the boiling sap, the thrill of a horse-pulled sleigh ride, or the simple joy of watching syrup poured onto snow and twisted into maple taffy. It's folklore and tradition in an old-time ambiance, but it's also a festive—and tasty—way to bid farewell to another Canadian winter!

Specifications
No. 159304
Mintage 15,000
Composition 99.99% pure silver
Finish matte proof
Weight (g) 15.87
Diameter (mm) 34
Edg eserrated
Certificate serialized
Face value 10 dollars
Artist Tony Bianco (reverse), Susanna Blunt (obverse)