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Silver Maple Leaf

Active Silver 1988–Present $5
Designer: Walter Ott (original reverse)

Canada's flagship silver bullion coin, produced annually since 1988. Features the iconic maple leaf reverse and Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III obverse. Known worldwide for its.9999 fine silver purity and advanced security features including micro-engraved laser mark and radial lines.

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In Database
1.0 oz
Weight
.9999
Purity
39+ years
Year Span
Notes
Annual issue since 1988. Special editions include privy marks, coloured, gilded, and reverse proof variants.

Collector Research Notes

Canada's flagship silver bullion coin, produced annually since 1988. Features the iconic maple leaf reverse and Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles III obverse. Known worldwide for its.9999 fine silver purity and advanced security features including micro-engraved laser mark and radial lines.

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