The 1 oz Silver Maple Leaf Solar System 2022 coin is a sought-after collector coin dedicated to the nine planets of our solar system. It was produced by the Royal Canadian Mint and has a limited mintage of only 2,500 pieces worldwide.
The obverse of the coin features all nine planets of our solar system, carefully designed and coloured. To the left of the planets, the sun is indicated, illuminating them with its rays. Each planet has been designed with attention to detail to reflect its unique features and colours.
The official definition of a planet was revised in 2006 by the International Astronomical Union (IAU). According to this definition, planets are celestial bodies that orbit the sun, take on a round shape due to their own gravity and clear their orbit of other objects. Since Pluto does not meet these criteria and shares its orbit with other objects, it has been classified as a dwarf planet since then. Therefore, our solar system officially consists of eight planets. However, this debate continues to be discussed by scientists.
The reverse of the coin features the profile of Queen Elizabeth II, the head of state of Canada. The coin has a diameter of 38 mm and a face value of 5 CAD.
The 1 oz Silver Maple Leaf Solar System 2022 coin is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. It is composed of silver with a fineness of 999.9/1,000 and comes encapsulated to protect its quality and beauty.
This unique silver coin is both a valuable collector's item and an attractive investment. With its limited edition, high-quality material and attractive design, it is an asset to any coin collection and offers the opportunity to discover the fascinating world of our solar system.
