1 oz Maple Leaf Silver Coin | Mixed Years
A Canadian symbol in investment silver
1 oz Maple Leaf Silver Coin is one of the most popular bullion products in the world, issued by the Royal Canadian Mint. It contains 1 troy oz of pure silver with a fineness of 999.9/1000, making it one of the purest investment silver coins available on the market.
The "mixed years" variant means that the coin may come from different years of issue, while maintaining the same silver fineness, weight and quality.
Obverse - portrait of Queen Elizabeth II
The obverse features the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, designed by Susanna Blunt, which adorned Canadian coins for many years. The legend also includes the face value of 5 Canadian dollars and the year of issue.
Susanna Blunt's portrait, introduced in 2003, depicts the Queen without a crown - a deliberately simple, timeless motif. This design appears on a wide range of Canadian coins. Older Maple Leaf years may carry earlier portrait versions, making the mixed years variant a particularly interesting item for collectors.
Reverse - the iconic maple leaf
The reverse is decorated with the distinctive sugar maple leaf, the national symbol of Canada. The design by Walter Ott is renowned for its detail - every single vein of the leaf has been faithfully reproduced. The reverse also states the weight (1 oz) and the purity of the metal (9999).
The maple leaf has been the unmistakable emblem of the Canadian Maple Leaf coin for decades. The finely detailed relief gives the coin outstanding visual quality and makes it equally popular with collectors and investors alike. The precision with which each vein of the leaf is depicted underscores the exceptional minting capabilities of the Royal Canadian Mint and stands as a testament to Canadian craftsmanship at the highest level.
Why buy the Silver Maple Leaf?
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One of the purest investment silver coins available (999.9/1000).
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Issued by the Royal Canadian Mint - a mint with a world-class reputation.
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Each coin features security elements: radial lines and a micro-engraving of the year of issue.
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A popular and highly liquid investment worldwide.
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An ideal choice for both investors and collectors.
Silver Maple Leaf coins are an excellent store of capital and a beautiful addition to any collection. Also explore other investment silver coins available in our GoldInvest24 store.
History and significance of the Maple Leaf Silver Coin
The Silver Maple Leaf has been minted by the Royal Canadian Mint since 1988, making it one of the oldest modern silver bullion coins in the world. Canada was one of the first countries to bring a silver coin with a fineness of 999.9/1000 to market, thereby setting a new industry standard. Since then, the Maple Leaf has become a fixture in the international precious metals market and is valued equally by professional dealers, institutional investors and private buyers.
The long history of the Maple Leaf is reflected in the wide variety of available years. Older examples are particularly sought after by collectors, while more recent years feature enhanced security elements including a laser-micro-engraved year mark and fine radial lines on both sides of the coin. These anti-counterfeiting measures have been continuously developed by the Royal Canadian Mint and make the Maple Leaf one of the most secure bullion coins in the world.
Silver coins as an investment - why investment silver?
Investment silver in the form of coins such as the Maple Leaf offers several advantages over other asset classes. First, it is physical precious metal - tangible, storable and independent of digital systems. Second, bullion coins are recognised worldwide and easy to trade. The Silver Maple Leaf is traded on all major precious metals markets globally and, owing to its standardised dimensions and well-known origin from the Royal Canadian Mint, is a universally accepted store of value.
Silver has significant industrial demand beyond its role as a store of value, used in electronics, photovoltaics and medicine. This dual demand structure makes silver a particularly interesting investment medium. For investors looking to diversify their portfolio, the 1 oz Maple Leaf silver coin is a worthwhile addition.
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the "mixed years" version and a specific year coin?
The coin may come from different years of issue, but each one has the same weight, fineness and maple leaf design. For investors who are indifferent to the year, the mixed years variant often represents a more cost-efficient option.
Is the Maple Leaf legal tender?
Yes, each coin has a face value of 5 Canadian dollars and is fully legal tender in Canada. The actual market value of the coin significantly exceeds this face value, as it is determined by the current silver price.
How are Maple Leaf coins packaged?
Each coin comes in a protective capsule. Bulk packaging consists of tubes of 25 coins and boxes of 500 coins. These standardised packaging formats greatly facilitate storage and shipping.
What security features does the Silver Maple Leaf have?
The Silver Maple Leaf features several security elements: fine radial lines on the coin's background field (Bullion DNA pattern) and a laser micro-engraved year mark visible only under magnification. These features effectively protect against counterfeiting and guarantee the authenticity of each coin.
Who is investment silver suitable for?
Buying investment silver suits both experienced investors and newcomers. The Silver Maple Leaf offers, through its lower entry price compared to gold coins, an accessible way to invest in physical precious metals. In addition, thanks to its global recognition, it can be liquidated at any time with ease.
Technical specification
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Country: Canada
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Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint
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Series: Maple Leaf
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Metal: Silver
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Fineness: 999.9/1000
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Weight: 31.1035 g (1 troy oz)
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Diameter: 38 mm
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Face value: 5 CAD
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Individual packaging: plastic capsule
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Bulk packaging: 25 coins per tube, 500 coins per box
Investment silver and VAT
Purchases of investment silver are subject to standard VAT in accordance with applicable regulations. The Royal Canadian Mint Maple Leaf qualifies as a bullion coin under EU guidelines and is recognised worldwide by investors as a reliable silver coin of the highest fineness (999.9). Thanks to the mixed years availability, investors benefit from flexible supply at attractive prices.
The 1 oz Maple Leaf silver coin is ideally suited for building a physical silver portfolio. Whether as a single coin or in larger quantities, the Silver Maple Leaf offers a proven way to allocate wealth into precious metals. Larger quantities can be purchased in convenient tubes of 25 coins or boxes of 500 coins, making storage and resale straightforward. Explore our full range of silver coins at GoldInvest24.
