Olympic Vancouver Silver Maple's 2008-2010

The Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) released in 2008 a issue of three silver bullion coins for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, all three Maples will be one ounce silver bullion coins of .9999 purity like all other Silver Maple Leaf. The 2008 Vancouver Maple features the Inukshuk (the spirit of the games), the 2009 Vancouver Maple features the Thunderbird and the 2010 Vancouver Maple will feature the Vancouver Whistler. These coins feature a specimen finish, a three-fold combination of different finishes. The design includes both brilliant and mirrored surfaces, while the background are subtly striated resulting in a contrasting matte appearance.

 

 

Olympic Vancouver Maple's 2008-2010

 

 

Vancouver Silver Maple (Inukshuk)

2008 Vancouver privy Maple Leaf, to the left is the official logo of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Games, and the legend VANCOUVER 2010. A total of 50,000 where minted.

Vancouver Silver Maple (Thunderbird)

2009 Vancouver Maple Leaf,features a native american Thunderbird totem and eleven maple leaves swirl in the breeze generated by its wings. A total of 50,000 where minted.

Vancouver Silver Maple (Whistler)

2010 Vancouver Maple Leaf, features a hockey player, flanked by two maple leafs, prepares to shoot the puck. A total of 50,000 where minted.

 

 

Olympic Vancouver Maple Series Specifications 2008-2010

Weight...............31.10 Grams 1oz
Diameter...........38 mm
Edge.................Serated
Purity................9999 Silver
Thickness..........3.15 mm
Finish................Bullion
Face Value........$5
Year.................2008-2010

 

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Maple Leaf Privy Series 1998-Present