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Canadian Silver Maple
Hailing from the Royal Canadian Mint, Canadian Silver Maple bullion coins are highly recognizable silver bullion coins for their purity. They've been minted annually since 1988. This is Canada's official silver bullion coin. Continue reading quick facts, investment insight and a brief history of the Canadian Maple Leaf silver bullion coin.
Front/Obverse
The obverse of the Canadian Silver Maple features a right-facing profile of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen’s portrait on coins released between 1988 and 1989 was designed by Arnold Machin, between 1990 and 2003 by Dora de Padery-Hunt, and 2004 to present by Susanna Blunt. The devices have a proof finish and the field features micro-inscribed radial lines.
Rear/Reverse
The reverse of the Silver Maple features the national symbol of Canada – a Maple Leaf. The intricately designed leaf features venation and a proof finish. The reverse also carries a privy mark with a laser-engraved year of minting. The field features micro-inscribed radial lines.
Brief History
Minted annually since 1988 by the government of Canada, the Canadian Maple Leaf silver bullion coin has been one of the most popular silver bullion coins in the world. Among all of the issues of this series, each coin has the phrase "Fine Silver 1 oz Argent Pur" stamped across the bottom on the back side. Commemorative proof sets have been issued over the years.
Coin Facts
- Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
- Type: Bullion (Investment)
- Mintage: Each year since 1988 by the Royal Canadian Mint
- Silver Content: 0.9999 fine silver
- Diameter: 38 mm (1.5 in.)
- Thickness: 3.15 mm (0.1240 in.)
- Weight: 1 troy ounce (155.5g)
- Face Value: $5 (Canadian)
- Coin Highlights:
- Official Silver Bullion Coins of Canada
- Officially released into circulation in 1988
- Among the purest of all Silver Bullion Coins
- Security Features:laser-engraved privy mark and micro-inscribed radial lines
- Contains 1 troy ounces of .9999 pure silver bullion
Why Buy?
Canadian Silver Maple bullion coins are among the most trusted of silver bullion coins. Any budget can easily invest in these versatile silver coins. Investors can buy Canadian Maple Leaf silver bullion coins individually or in a box of 500 (bulk pricing applies for most dealers).
During the financial crisis and ongoing recession, demand for Canadian Silver Maple coins has increased dramatically, much like its counterparts from around the world.
Learn more about Canadian Silver Maple bullion coins along with other investment options and how to manage your gold and silver bullion investments by reading more of the Buying Guide. If you have any questions or would like to buy Canadian Maple Leaf silver bullion coins for your portfolio, check out Provident Metals for current prices.
