Canadian Silver Maple Leaf
| Canada | |
| Value | 5.00 CAD (face value) |
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| Mass | 31.1035 g (1.00 troy oz) |
| Diameter | 37.97 mm (1.4948 in) |
| Thickness | 3.29 mm (0.1295 in) |
| Edge | Serrated |
| Composition | 99.99% Ag |
| Years of minting | 1988 – present |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Elizabeth II |
| Designer | Susanna Blunt |
| Design date | 2003 |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Maple Leaf |
| Designer | RCM engravers |
| Design date | 1988 (2014) |
The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is a silver bullion coin that is issued annually by the Government of Canada. It is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint.
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 grammes).
The Silver Maple Leaf's obverse and reverse display, respectively, the profile of Elizabeth II and the Canadian Maple Leaf. In 2014, new security features were introduced: radial lines and a micro-engraved laser mark.
The Silver Maple Leaf is issued annually by the Government of Canada. Introduced in 1988 by the Royal Canadian Mint, there have been three subsequent standard editions and several special editions.
The Silver Maple Leaf's obverse displays the profile of Elizabeth II. There have been three subsequent versions of the Queen's profile:
The Silver Maple Leaf's reverse displays the Canadian Maple Leaf. This design has remained unchanged since 1988. In 2014, however, new security features were introduced: radial lines and a micro-engraved laser mark. Also the obverse was affected by this.
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