2019 “Modified Proof” Canadian Silver Maple Leaf
In contrast with the Silver Eagle, the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf will carry what the RCM is calling a “Modified Proof” finish. This finish will provide not only frosted devices and mirrored fields, but also a stunning pattern of etched maples, star, and stripes on its field. This drastic effect provides a physical display of the U.S. and Canadian collaboration on this program.
This finish is applied to the surface of a coin struck multiple times to ensure the finest possible detail.
Collectors may be interested to discover that the RCM is unable to strike a simple Proof Silver Maple Leaf. This not due to any technological constraints, but simply because they said they wouldn’t! Back in 1989, the Royal Canadian Mint issued the first-ever (and what would be the last-ever) Proof Silver Maple Leaf to commemorate the 10thAnniversary of the series. A strict stipulation placed on the set was that no other simple Proof Maples could be struck. Now 30 years later, the RCM is still forced to find innovative ways to not only one-up a typical proof finish, but also get around their own restrictions!