Canadian Silver Maple Leaf
The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is a silver bullion coin that is issued annually by the Government of Canada since 1988. It is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
| Value | 5.00 CAD (face value) |
|---|---|
| Mass | 31.11 g (1.00 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 37.97 mm (1.4948 in) |
| Thickness | 3.29 mm (0.1295 in) |
| Edge | Serrated (Reeded edge) |
| Composition | 99.99% Ag |
| Years of minting | 1988–present |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Charles III |
| Designer | Steven Rosati |
| Design date | 2024 |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Maple Leaf |
| Designer | RCM engravers |
| Design date | 1988 (2014) |
The Silver Maple Leaf is legal tender. The face value is 5 Canadian dollars. The market value of the metal varies, depending on the spot price of silver. The 99.99% silver content makes the coin among the finest official bullion coins worldwide. The standard version has a weight of 1 troy ounce (31.10 grams).
The Silver Maple Leaf's obverse and reverse display, respectively, the profile of Charles III and the Canadian Maple Leaf. In 2014, new security features were introduced: radial lines and a micro-engraved laser mark.
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