2023 Canada $300 Maple Leaf Forever Pure Platinum Coin (No Tax)

One of the world’s most coveted platinum offerings, Canada’s Platinum Maple Leaf (PtML) bullion coin turns 35 this year (2023) and this exquisite maple bouquet is our way of marking the happy occasion. On your coin’s reverse, four sugar maple leaves—the same maple species so elegantly featured on every Platinum Maple Leaf issued since 1988—form an eye-pleasing, symmetrical arrangement that is further enhanced with touches of yellow gold. The double dates “1988-2023” commemorate the anniversary of the coin’s big debut, as does Arnold Machin’s historic effigy, which looks resplendent in 99.95% platinum.

Since its first release in 1988, the Platinum Maple Leaf bullion coin has been minted at a purity of .9995 platinum—a higher purity than .999 platinum bullion.

The reverse design by artist Luc Normandin features an elegant bouquet composed of sugar maple (Acer saccharum) leaves. Yellow gold plating on the rim and on two of the four leaves creates a striking colour contrast, while the dates “1988-2023” commemorate the 35th anniversary of the first Platinum Maple Leaf bullion coin. The rim is also gold-plated on the obverse, which, like the first coin issued in 1988, features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II by Arnold Machin.

Specifications:
Item Number: 206737
Mintage: 375
Composition: 99.95% pure platinum with selective gold plating
Weight: 31.16 g
Diameter: 30 mm
Face Value: $300
Finish: Reverse Proof
Edge: Serrated
Artist: Luc Normandin (reverse), Arnold Machin (obverse)

Special Features:
• An anniversary arrangement! Crafted in 99.95% pure platinum, the 2023 edition of our annual platinum maple celebration commemorates the 35th anniversary of the first 1 oz. Platinum Maple Leaf bullion coin issued in 1988.
• Platinum and gold! The coin features a sophisticated bouquet of maple leaves. All four leaves have been polished to a high shine and two opposing leaves have been plated with yellow gold for a luxurious colour contrast, resulting in a visually stunning composition that immediately catches the eye.
• Double dated! The 35th anniversary of the Platinum Maple Leaf is indicated by the double dates “1988-2023”.
• Historic effigy! The coin's obverse features the effigy designed by Arnold Machin. This is the effigy that appeared on the very first Platinum Maple Leaf issued in 1988.
• Reverse Proof Finish! Thanks to the coin's reverse proof finish (frosted field, brilliant relief), the focus is entirely on the coin's maple bouquet.
• Rare and prestigious! Previous Maple Leaf Forever coins sold out quickly, and for 2023, the mintage is limited to just 375 coins available to collectors worldwide.

Packaging:
The coin is encapsulated and presented in a black Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.