Maple Leaf

The Silver Maple Leaf is issued each year by the Government of Canada. Introduced in 1988 by the Royal Canadian Mint, there have been four subsequent standard editions and several special editions.

The obverse of the Silver Maple Leaf displayed the profile of Elizabeth II until 2023. From 2024, they now bear a new obverse of her successor, King Charles III.

The reverse of the Silver Maple Leaf represents the Canadian Maple Leaf. This design has remained unchanged since 1988. In 2014, however, new safety features were introduced: radial lines and a micro-engraved laser mark. The obverse was also affected.

The expressions CANADA and FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR are universal elements.

With a face value of 5 Canadian dollars, the Silver Maple Leaf is legal tender. With few exceptions and similar international bullion coins, the silver maple leaf weighs 1 troy ounce (31.10 grams). The 99.99% silver content makes this coin one of the best official bullion coins in the world.