2016 $10 Canadian Maple Leaves – Pure Silver Coin

Description

The 2016 $10 Canadian Maple Leaves coin celebrates Canada’s iconic national symbol through an artistic interpretation of the maple leaf’s life cycle. Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint in 15.87 g (0.510 troy oz) of 99.99% pure silver with a distinctive specimen finish, this beautifully detailed coin blends symbolism, craftsmanship, and storytelling. With a limited mintage of 30,000 coins worldwide, it is a meaningful collectible that reflects both nature’s continuity and Canada’s heritage. GST/HST exempt.

Special Features

• Showcases Canada’s national emblem—the maple leaf—in a symbolic life cycle design

• Unique specimen finish combining brilliant and frosted relief over a lined background

• Designed by Canadian artist Donna Kriekle

• Struck in 99.99% pure silver

• Limited worldwide mintage of 30,000 coins

• Serialized certificate included

• Ideal entry-level collectible due to its accessible size and price point

• Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint with renowned quality standards

• GST/HST exempt

Design

The reverse design by Donna Kriekle presents a poetic visual narrative of life through the stages of a sugar maple. Beginning at the lower left, the samara seed symbolizes children and new beginnings. Flowing along a curved branch that represents the passage of time, delicate blossoms transform into young leaves, then into a richly veined mature leaf, and finally into a broad autumn leaf representing later life.

Encircling the design are the inscriptions “CANADA,” “2016,” and “10 DOLLARS.” The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, reinforcing the coin’s official legal-tender status.

Packaging

The coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint maroon clamshell case with a black beauty box, ideal for display or gifting.

Specifications

Year: 2016
Face Value: $10
Composition: 99.99% pure silver
Weight: 15.87 g
Bullion Weight: 0.510 troy oz
Diameter: 34 mm
Finish: Specimen
Mintage: 30,000
Artist: Donna Kriekle
Obverse: Queen Elizabeth II
Theme: The Maple Leaf

Why Collect This Coin?

The Canadian Maple Leaves coin captures the beauty and symbolism of Canada’s most cherished emblem while telling a universal story of growth, generations, and continuity. Its elegant design, unique finish, and limited mintage make it a thoughtful addition for collectors of Canadian numismatics, nature-inspired themes, or meaningful commemorative pieces.