Few symbols are more instantly recognisable or more deeply woven into Canadian identity than the maple leaf. For generations it has appeared on flags, military insignia, and the nation’s most iconic bullion coins, yet its true glory is revealed each autumn when the forests of Canada blaze with shifting tones of gold, amber, scarlet and deep crimson. That fleeting, luminous beauty — the way sunlight seems to set a single leaf glowing from within — is the inspiration behind this ultra-high relief release.

The 2026 Ultra-High Relief Silver Maple Leaf elevates Walter Ott’s classic design to a new level of artistry. Struck in 1 oz of 99.99% pure silver with a peak relief of 1.4 mm, the leaf rises dramatically from the surface and is finished with the Mint’s innovative Vivid Toning Effect. This technology creates intense, foil-like flashes of yellow, orange and red that shift and shimmer as the coin is tilted, echoing the play of autumn light through a forest canopy. Radiating maple-leaf rays in the background amplify the sense of energy and brilliance. Limited to a mintage of 11,000 and presented in a black clamshell case, this reverse-proof masterpiece is both a celebration of Canada’s most cherished emblem and a striking showcase of modern minting innovation.