The Maple of Long Life, a 2007 silver proof 8 dollar coin from Canada.

 

The Royal Canadian Mint introduces this 2007 silver proof coin that pays tribute to the long and harmonious life many immigrants hope for when they come to Canada.

This coin features a spherical hologram of the leaves of a maple tree, a Chinese longevity symbol and a tortoise. Longevity - a blessing – and wealth beyond compare. It is the greatest wish one can hope for. In Canada, where multitudes live in harmony, the promise of longevity rings true in the welcoming shade of the maple tree. Just as the maple leaf inspired Europeans centuries ago, it remains a beacon for Canada's newest generation of immigrants. For them, Canada represents endless possibilities: a place where blessings of longevity can be held in their hand—and experienced across the land.