Hologram Maple Leaf
According the their 2006 annual report, the Royal Canadian Mint (RCM) created their first ever hologram Maple Leaf back in 1999. The cutting edge technology was a gold bullion first, and has become of the hallmarks of the mint's craftsmanship. The hologram was released as part of a 5 coin set commemorating the 20th anniversary of the Gold Maple Leaf bullion coin. Since that first hologram the mint has produced a variety of awarding winning hologram coins for special occasions. For example, they created a beautiful loon hologram to honor the 15th anniversary of the C$1 coin in 2002. The Olympic Games have a variety of coins- not just a single one for the games as a whole, but a beautiful collection based upon the events themselves.
 CANADA 2003 1 4 OZ 3 DOLLAR 9999 FINE SILVER HOLOGRAMMAPLE LEAF $26.95 (2 Bids) Time Remaining: 43m |
 2002 CANADA Loon Hologram Silver Maple Leaf 9999 $69.99 Time Remaining: 3d 19h 15m Buy It Now for only: $69.99 |
 2002 Loon Hologram Silver 9999 One Ounce Oz Maple Leaf Five Dollars 5 Canada $59.28 Time Remaining: 21d 16h 15m Buy It Now for only: $59.28 |
 1999 5 GOLD CANADA MAPLE LEAF HOLOGRAMNGC SP69PLUS BONUS GIFT $659.95 Time Remaining: 1d 23h 23m Buy It Now for only: $750.00 |
 2001 Hologram Silver Maple Leaf Coin $100.00 Time Remaining: 2d 20h 46m Buy It Now for only: $100.00 |
 2001 CANADA SILVER MAPLE LEAF 9999 HOLOGRAM RARE LK $212.90 Time Remaining: 10d 17h 23m Buy It Now for only: $212.90 |
 2001 1 4 oz GOLD MAPLE LEAF HOLOGRAM COIN $430.00 (6 Bids) Time Remaining: 2d 16h 37m |
 2003 5 Hologram Good Fortune Silver Maple Leaf $115.55 Time Remaining: 12h 2m Buy It Now for only: $115.55 |
 CANADA 2003 HOLOGRAM SILVER MAPLE LEAF 5 COIN SET $195.00 Time Remaining: 18d 13h 31m Buy It Now for only: $195.00 |
You can find a hologram Maple Leaf from downhill skiing all the way to curling. The RCM also launches coins to mark the Chinese lunar year- in late 2009 they released an issue to honor the Year on the Tiger, designed by Harvey Chan. The mint also makes a nice gift piece- the Maple Leaf of Good Fortune. In addition to a fine collector's item, you're giving the hope for future prosperity to the recipient. You can also give the Maple Leaf of Long Life for a more basic good will.
The hologram Maple Leaf is prized by collectors (over standard investors in bullion), and as such is usually packaged in a set. In addition to the coins themselves, there are special editions that come with an attractive box, a serial number and a certificate of authenticity. In addition to the standard markers for price (gold spot) with the regular circulated maples, you will see the premium is higher due to a limited mintage as well. A hologram Maple Leaf makes an interesting conversation piece, and collector's item.
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