2018 Canada 1-oz Gold Incuse Maple Leaf Reverse Proof NGC PF70 First Day Of Production- Black

Go Under the Surface With These Gorgeous INCUSE Gold Maple Leafs!

Canada's famous Silver Maple Leaf bullion coins have been a hit with collectors ever since their debut in 1988. And, in the 30 years since it made its first appearance, this iconic coin's design has remained relatively intact. Sure, as time goes by, Queen Elizabeth II's profile has reflected the passing years. And as minting technology becomes more advanced, the leaf itself has become more detailed and its surroundings more intricate to foil forgers. But on the whole, this coin has withstood the transitory trends of time. It seems that the only direction this design can go is down – beneath the surface, that is!

To herald the series' 30th anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint is introducing the first ever INCUSE Gold Maple Leaf! For this special release, both the titular maple leaf design on the reverse AND the profile of Queen Elizabeth II on the obverse are sunk into the coin, their textures reaching just below the lustrous field. Taking its cue from ancient coins all the way up to the storied U.S. Indian Head Half Eagles and Quarter Eagles of the early 20th century, these Gold Maple Leafs proudly bring incuse minting techniques into a gorgeous new era!

Not only is this coin the first-ever one-ounce gold incuse Maple Leaf, but it features an exquisite Reverse Proof finish with beautiful frosted fields and crisp, mirrored incuse devices. As an extra added touch the Royal Canadian Mint also plated the entire Maple Leaf on the coin’s reverse in a fabulous coating of silver. The contrast is stunning!

Each coin has also been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to be in perfect Proof-70 (PF70) condition. In addition, NGC has also certified that your coin is a First Day of Production (FDP) coin – independent authentication that your coin was literally struck during the first day of a program’s production, with documentation from the Mint to prove it. Finally, your coin will be sonically sealed in an acrylic holder with a black core insert and a 30th anniversary label, giving you the best in protection while granting clear sightlines and perfect visual contrast for every beautiful detail.

And, while only 500 of these three-ounce beauties ever struck, fewer than 178 will ever be certified as FDP coins! If you want to get one of these special coins you had better order yours now before this exceptionally small pile of leaves blows away!

• ICONIC DESIGN WITH A UNIQUE TWIST! – The 2018 Gold Maple Leaf’s primary design is still as lifelike as ever. One leaf, exhibiting superior texture and detail. Only now the entire leaf, stem and all, is struck deep into the coin! Look to the other side of this coin and you'll find that the profile of Queen Elizabeth II is also struck right into the gold!

• SPECIAL 30^TH ANNIVERSARY EDGE LETTERING – To celebrate the important 30^th anniversary of the Silver Maple Lead, the Royal Canadian Mint struck a special edge with lettering on the edge of every one-ounce gold coin. This lettering is featured on six locations around the edge of the coins separated by serrations.

• EXPERTLY STRUCK IN PURE GOLD – These spectacular 30^th Anniversary Gold Maple Leafs are struck in one ounce of 99.99% gold – the first ever one-ounce incuse Gold Maple Leaf!

• CANADA LEGAL TENDER – Each 2018 One-Ounce Silver Incuse Maple Leaf is $200 dollars Canada legal tender, confirmed on the coin's obverse along with Susanna Blunt's portrait of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

• GRADED IN FLAWLESS CONDITION – Your 2018 Canada One-Ounce Gold Incuse Maple Leaf has been graded by the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC) to be in perfect Proof-70 (PF70) condition, a distinction that means your perfectly-graded proof will have ZERO imperfections – showing all features and fields exactly as the engraver and mint intended! Its Reverse Proof finish displays beautiful frosted fields and crisp, mirrored incuse devices.

• SPECIAL FIRST DAY OF PRODUCTION CERTIFICATION – NGC has also certified your proof to be a First Day of Production (FDP) coin – independent authentication that your coin was literally struck during the first day of a program’s production, with documentation from the Mint to prove it. Finally, your coin will be sonically sealed in an acrylic holder with a black core insert and a 30th anniversary label, giving you the best in protection while granting clear sightlines and perfect visual contrast for every beautiful detail.

• EXTREMELY LIMITED-MINTAGE -- Only 500 of these coins will be struck by the Royal Canadian Mint for millions of fans around the world! Of that total, fewer than 178 coins will ever receive the First Day of production certification!

Whether you're a long-time fan of the series or new to the party, a bonafide gold buyer or a numismatic nut, these stunning Gold Incuse Maple Leafs are must-haves for your collection! Just don't take too much time deciding how many you want – it’s already sold out at the mint! Join the celebration and get yours now!