The 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Coin is Canada’s official silver bullion coin, first issued in 1988. Struck in .9999 fine silver, it is celebrated for its purity and detailed design. Today, 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Coins from random years, including scuffed examples, are available online at ITM Trading.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 pure silver.
- Face value of $5 (CAD), fully backed by the Canadian government.
- Obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt.
- Reverse showcases the iconic Canadian maple leaf design.
- Available in random year and scuffed or circulated condition.
The obverse of the coin features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, capturing her likeness with fine detail. This effigy, designed by Susanna Blunt in 2003, has been used on all modern Maple Leaf silver coins and reflects Canada’s connection to the British monarchy.
The reverse design proudly displays a single maple leaf, the national symbol of Canada. This design emphasizes purity and national pride, with the coin’s silver content and face value inscribed around the leaf.
Scuffed examples of the Silver Maple Leaf offer an affordable way for investors and collectors to acquire this highly recognizable coin. Despite minor surface marks, these coins maintain their silver content and collectible appeal.
Each 1 oz Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Coin in this listing comes from a random year and may show signs of wear or scuffing, providing both bullion value and numismatic interest.