Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Bullion Coin

Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Bullion Coin - click on image to enlarge

Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Bullion Coin - click on image to enlarge

General Coin Information

The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf Bullion Coin was launched by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1988 and is issued yearly. Each Silver Maple Leaf Coin contains one ounce of 99.99% pure silver.

The Maple Leafs are the purist silver legal tender coins in the world and are guaranteed by the Government of Canada for weight and purity. They are also among the most internationally recognizable coins available in the market today.

Silver Maple Leafs came into being due to the success of its older sister coin with the same design -- the Gold Maple Leaf. (It's birth by demand is similar to story of the Austrian Philharmonic Silver Coin.)

The coin contains one troy ounce of silver, and is generally priced just a few dollars higher than the daily spot for the precious metal. The production level each year is based on demand with recent years experiencing extremely high mintages for the strikes.

Although produced with investors in mind, the coin's beauty has made it a favorite for coin collectors as well. Mintages of the strike were particularly low in 1997 and 1997, which has resulted in higher premiums for these years due to buying pressure from collectors.

Obverse Design

The obverse or heads side of the coin features a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, and includes the inscriptions "ELIZABETH II", "5 DOLLARS" and year of issue.

Reverse Design

The reverse or tails side of the bullion coin depicts an incredibly detailed maple leaf, which is Canada's national emblem. "CANADA" is inscribed at the top, "9999" to the left and right of the leaf, and the words 'FINE SILVER", "1 OZ" and "ARGENT PUR" underneath it.

Silver Maple Leaf Coin Specifications


Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
Mintmark: N/A
Finish/Condition: BU
Metal Content: 99.99% silver
Weight: 31.104 grams
Diameter: 38.00 mm
Thickness: 2.87 mm
Edge: Reeded
Issue Date: 1988-present
Mintage Limit: Demand driven
Face Value: $5 (CAN)

Maple Leaf Auctions

2012 Canada Maple Leaf Dragon Privy $5 1oz Silver Coin PCGS SP Gem Reverse PROOF
2012 Canada Maple Leaf Dragon Privy $5 1oz Silver Coin PCGS SP Gem Reverse PROOF
Paypal   US $56.00
CANADA 2007 PURE SILVER MAPLE LEAF BULLION COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED
CANADA 2007 PURE SILVER MAPLE LEAF BULLION COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED
Paypal   US $32.79
2011 CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF 1 OZ 9999 FINE SILVER COIN BU
2011 CANADIAN MAPLE LEAF 1 OZ 9999 FINE SILVER COIN BU
Paypal   US $33.00
NEW CANADA 2012 PURE SILVER MAPLE LEAF BULLION COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED
NEW CANADA 2012 PURE SILVER MAPLE LEAF BULLION COIN BRILLIANT UNCIRCULATED
Paypal   US $31.81
2001 5 dollar canada maple leaf 1oz 9999 silver coin
2001 5 dollar canada maple leaf 1oz 9999 silver coin
Paypal   US $60.00
2012 ANACS MS70 9999 SILVER CANADA MAPLE LEAF $5 COIN PERFECT
2012 ANACS MS70 9999 SILVER CANADA MAPLE LEAF $5 COIN PERFECT
Paypal   US $127.16
4 x 1 oz Silver Canadian Maple Leaf Coin 2012 One Troy oz 9999 Bullion
4 x 1 oz Silver Canadian Maple Leaf Coin 2012 One Troy oz 9999 Bullion
Paypal   US $131.00
2012 Canada MAPLE LEAF FOREVER 9999 Pure Silver $10 Coin
2012 Canada MAPLE LEAF FOREVER 9999 Pure Silver $10 Coin
Paypal   US $32.00
2012 Canada YEAR OF DRAGON PRIVY MARK 9999 Silver Maple Leaf Coin
2012 Canada YEAR OF DRAGON PRIVY MARK 9999 Silver Maple Leaf Coin
Paypal   US $38.00
2012 Canada TITANIC PRIVY MARK 9999 Silver Maple Leaf Coin
2012 Canada TITANIC PRIVY MARK 9999 Silver Maple Leaf Coin
Paypal   US $38.01
10 x 1 oz Silver Canadian Maple Leaf Coin 2012 One Troy oz 9999 Bullion RCM
10 x 1 oz Silver Canadian Maple Leaf Coin 2012 One Troy oz 9999 Bullion RCM
Paypal   US $330.00
1989 CANADA MAPLE LEAF $5 FIVE DOLLAR SILVER PROOF 1oz COIN PCGS PR68
1989 CANADA MAPLE LEAF $5 FIVE DOLLAR SILVER PROOF 1oz COIN PCGS PR68
Paypal   US $255.14

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