World's First Maple Leaf-Shaped Coin Headlines Royal Canadian Mint's New Release Of Collector Coins

This coin has been commissioned by one of the European mints-distributors (according to AgAuNews site).
So, like with all previously commissioned coins, that RCM has issued, significant portion of mintage went to the entity, who commissioned the coin. That's the reason for the shortage of the supply at RCM and Canadian dealers.

Just received the new Maple Leaf shaped coin. It is without a doubt one of the best packaged and presented 1oz coins I have had. I bought because of the 'first' Maple Leaf shaped coin effect and had doubts after but am glad now. I have not yet set the pins in the box to stand it up yet but had to comment. I buy alot of RCM product in $20-$150 range and this one stands out.
Heard alot of bashing and thoought I would chime in.
Soft looking coin but detail on lettering and queen is nice.
Dave

Right....usually, at CA the RCM stuff appears for sale later. But unlike Gatewest, they list also NZ Mint and Perth stuff.

I've noticed that. Not bad for 15,000 mintage. Let's see if it holds.

Either way, I look forward to getting mine.