# Pulsating Canadian Coins The Royal Canadian Mint's Silver Collector Coin Has an Illusory Design By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canadian-coin References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pulsating-maple-leaf-coin-another-world-first-300910623.html) & [mint](https://www.mint.ca/store/coins/2-oz.-pure-silver-coin---pulsating-maple-leaf---mintage-3000-2020-prod3570091) The [Royal Canadian Mint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toonie) worked with the [University of Ottawa's Centre for Research in Photonics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/research-centre) to create a unique Canadian coin that appears to pulsate. The Pulsating Maple Leaf 2020 $10 Fine Silver Coin features sub-millimeter-scale mirrors in the shape of a maple leaf, which seemingly expand and contract as the collectible coin is tilted. The first-of-its-kind coin design fuses cutting-edge photonics with an iconic Canadian symbol with the use of [surface mirror technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hooptical). Just 3,000 of the coins are available worldwide, each of which is crafted with two ounces of 99.99% pure silver. As part of a series of silver coins, a variety of shapes from Canada's classic circulation coin designs will be reimagined in a similar way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Photonics-enhanced Collectibles:** There is an opportunity for companies to incorporate photonics technology into their collectibles to create unique and attention-grabbing designs. - **Innovative Coin Design:** The success of the Pulsating Maple Leaf coin highlights a trend towards more creative and unique designs in the coin industry. - **Limited Edition Collectibles:** The creation of limited edition coins generates a sense of exclusivity and scarcity, which can increase demand and drive sales. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coin Collecting:** The coin collecting industry can benefit from incorporating innovative designs and limited edition releases to attract new collectors. - **Photonics:** The photonics industry can collaborate with other industries to create unique and attention-grabbing products such as the Pulsating Maple Leaf coin. - **Precious Metals:** Coin designers can leverage the use of precious metals like silver and gold to create high-value, limited edition collectibles that drive sales in the precious metals industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Celebratory Innovation Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-1-innovation-coins.md) - [Memorial Monarch Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-toonie.md) - [Fictional Wizard Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harry-potter-collection-1.md) - [Collectible Sci-Fi Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-coins.md) - [Three-Sided Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-sided-coin.md) - [Exclusive Wizard-Themed Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wizardthemed-coin-collection.md) - [Commemorative Music Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-coins.md) - [Fragrance-Inspired Collectible Coins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/44pound-gold-coin.md) - [Wizard-Inspired Coin Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-royal-mint.md)