MAGNIFICENT MAPLE Gold Coin 250$ Canada 2018

The reverse design by Virginia Boulay radiates light through its exquisite pairing of an engraved design and a brilliant 0.10-ct Canadian diamond. The quintessential symbol of Canadian pride and identity, a majestic maple leaf is painstakingly brought to life by intricate engraving that re-creates its veined lobes in exceptional detail. The large leaf is positioned to the right to create the illusion of an overhead perspective, as though the viewer is looking down towards the base of this Canadian celebration. Circling upward in a motion that conveys lightness, the leaves form a precious snowflake-like nest that cradles and hoists the embedded diamond higher and higher. On the top of the reverse, the inscription: "CANADA" – the issue country. The obverse depicts the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt and the inscriptions: "ELIZABETH II" – the name of the Queen, "2018" – the issue date, "D.G. REGINA" and "250 DOLLARS" – the face value.