2019 Modified PF70 1oz. 9999 Silver Maple Pride of Two Nations

This Modified (Enhanced) PF70 Maple is an exquisite example from the 2019 Pride of Two Nations set, the first-ever joint coin set between the United States Mint and Royal Canadian Mint. It commemorates both nations with coins that capture their rich history, pride, and close relationship as neighbours and partners.

The obverse of the Canadian One Ounce Silver Maple Leaf Coin features the effigy of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II by Susanna Blunt on a radial lines background with a pattern of stars and maple leaves on the perimeter. The reverse features a maple leaf by Walter Ott on a radial lines background with a pattern of stars and maple leaves on the perimeter. Proofs are coins that are specially struck, typically for sales directly to collectors. Many proofs exhibit varying degrees of "frost" on the design elements.

This is achieved when the surrounding fields are polished on the coining die to give them a brilliant finish. The design elements are either untouched or sandblasted to have a matte finish. As the dies are used repeatedly to strike coins, this effect can fade. Reverse Proof: the design elements are mirrored while the fields are frosted-the exact opposite of a traditional Proof.

The number 70 refers to a coin with no post-production imperfections at 5x magnification. In other words, even under a microscope there are no imperfections - it is the best condition that you can find!