Pulse Maple: 2020 $10 Pulsating Maple Leaf – 2 oz .9999 Silver

Description

The Pulse Maple: 2020 $10 Pulsating Maple Leaf is a groundbreaking collector coin from the Royal Canadian Mint that blends classic Canadian iconography with cutting-edge photonics technology. Struck in 2 ounces of 99.99% pure silver, this innovative issue transforms the iconic Silver Maple Leaf into a dynamic visual experience that appears to expand and contract as the coin is tilted—creating the illusion of a living, pulsating design.

This first-of-its-kind effect was achieved through a collaboration between the Royal Canadian Mint’s Research & Development team and the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Research in Photonics. Using precisely engineered sub-millimetre mirror arrays engraved directly into the coin’s surface, the Mint created a new category of numismatic art that merges science, technology, and tradition.

With a very limited mintage of just 3,000 coins worldwide, the Pulse Maple is both a technological milestone and a highly sought-after modern silver collectible.

Design Highlights

Reverse (Back):

• Iconic Silver Maple Leaf rendered using engineered surface mirror technology

• Sub-millimetre mirrors create a pulsating optical illusion when viewed at different angles

• Surrounding field echoes the expanded mirror pattern, enhancing depth and motion

• A revolutionary reinterpretation of Canada’s most famous coin design

Obverse (Front):

• Effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt

• Complementary engraved field pattern that mirrors the reverse’s optical theme

• Displays denomination, country, and year of issue

Key Features

• Technological Breakthrough: First coin to feature pulsating optical illusion technology

• Pure Silver Content: Struck in 2 oz of 99.99% fine silver

• Low Mintage: Limited to only 3,000 coins worldwide

• Scientific Collaboration: Developed with the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Research in Photonics

• Collector Appeal: Combines classic Maple Leaf design with modern innovation

• Tax Advantage: GST/HST exempt

Specifications

• Country: Canada

• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint

• Year: 2020

• Denomination: $10

• Metal: Silver

• Fineness: 0.9999

• Weight: 62.69 g (2 troy oz)

• Diameter: 50 mm

• Finish: Proof

• Mintage: 3,000 coins

• Series: Silver Maple Leaf Innovation Series

• Artist: Susanna Blunt (obverse)

Packaging & Condition

• Packaging: Royal Canadian Mint black clamshell with black beauty box

• Presentation: Coin encapsulated for protection

• Condition: Proof strike; minor handling marks on capsule or outer packaging may be present

🪙 Why Collect This Coin?

The Pulse Maple represents a defining moment in modern numismatics. By fusing advanced photonics with one of the world’s most recognizable coin designs, the Royal Canadian Mint created a silver issue that feels alive in the hand. Its low mintage, innovative technology, and iconic Maple Leaf theme make it a standout choice for collectors of Canadian coins, technology-driven issues, and premium large-format silver.