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Canadian Silver Maple Leaf
Canadian Silver Maple Leaf
Canadian Silver Maple Leaf
First introduced in 1988, the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is the Royal Canadian Mint’s flagship silver bullion coin. Each standard bullion coin contains one troy ounce of 99.99% fine silver and carries a legal-tender face value of five Canadian dollars.
The reverse features Walter Ott’s iconic maple leaf design. Modern issues incorporate sophisticated anti-counterfeiting technology including precisely machined radial lines and a micro-engraved maple leaf security mark. Silver Maple Leafs dated 2015 and later can also incorporate Bullion DNA authentication technology, while coins dated 2018 and later benefit from MINTSHIELD surface protection designed to reduce white-spot discoloration.
| Issue Era | Silver Content | Diameter | Key Feature | Face Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–2012 | 1.000 troy oz | 38.00 mm | Classic Bullion | C$5 |
| 2013 | 1.000 troy oz | 38.00 mm | Micro-Engraved Security Mark | C$5 |
| 2014 | 1.000 troy oz | 38.00 mm | Precision Radial Lines | C$5 |
| 2015–2017 | 1.000 troy oz | 38.00 mm | Bullion DNA Enabled | C$5 |
| 2018–Present | 1.000 troy oz | 38.00 mm | MINTSHIELD + Bullion DNA | C$5 |
- Official silver bullion coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint
- Contains one troy ounce of 99.99% fine silver
- Carries a legal-tender face value of five Canadian dollars
- Features Walter Ott’s iconic Canadian maple leaf design
- Modern issues feature precision radial lines and a micro-engraved maple leaf security mark
- Bullion DNA technology facilitates authentication of Silver Maple Leafs dated 2015 and later
- MINTSHIELD surface protection is used on Silver Maple Leafs dated 2018 and later
- Widely recognized in international precious-metals markets
Questions About Canadian Silver Maple Leafs?
Learn more about Canadian Silver Maple Leaf coins, including their purity, specifications, security features, market value, IRA considerations, and how San Diego Coin Shops evaluates these popular silver bullion coins.
The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is an official Canadian silver bullion coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. Introduced in 1988, the standard coin contains one troy ounce of 99.99% fine silver.
The standard Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is composed of 99.99% fine silver, giving it a silver fineness of .9999.
A standard Silver Maple Leaf contains one troy ounce of fine silver, equivalent to approximately 31.11 grams.
The standard one-ounce Canadian Silver Maple Leaf has a legal-tender face value of five Canadian dollars. Its precious-metal market value is normally significantly higher than its face value.
Modern Silver Maple Leafs incorporate precision radial lines and a micro-engraved maple leaf security mark. Bullion DNA technology facilitates authentication of coins dated 2015 and later, while MINTSHIELD surface protection has been used on Silver Maple Leafs dated 2018 and later.
Certain qualifying silver bullion may be permitted in an IRA when applicable federal fineness and custody requirements are satisfied. IRA-held precious metals generally must be maintained by a bank or other approved trustee or custodian. Buyers should confirm eligibility with their IRA provider or tax professional.
Value is influenced primarily by the current silver price, the coin’s silver content, market premiums, condition, year, quantity, certification, and any collector value associated with a particular issue.
Yes. San Diego Coin Shops evaluates Canadian Silver Maple Leafs and other silver bullion coins. Offers may vary according to current silver prices, condition, year, quantity, certification, and collector demand.
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