Item Description
The 2022 Canadian Silver Maple Leaf is one of the most recognized bullion coins in the world, combining exceptional purity with advanced security features. Struck from 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver, this Brilliant Uncirculated coin is produced by the Royal Canadian Mint, a global leader in precious metals innovation and craftsmanship.
First introduced in 1988, the Silver Maple Leaf series quickly became a benchmark for silver bullion due to its high purity and elegant design. The coin prominently features the maple leaf, a long-standing national symbol of Canada that represents the country’s natural heritage and identity.
Modern Silver Maple Leaf coins also incorporate advanced technologies such as Bullion DNA™ authentication and MINTSHIELD™ Surface Protection, designed to enhance security and maintain the coin’s appearance by significantly reducing the occurrence of milk spots.
Round Highlights
Contains 1 Troy oz of .9999 fine silver
Produced by the Royal Canadian Mint
Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition
Legal tender backed by the Government of Canada
Features Bullion DNA™ security technology
Includes MINTSHIELD™ Surface Protection
Precision radial line anti-counterfeiting pattern
Popular globally recognized silver bullion coin
Design Details
The Silver Maple Leaf coin is widely respected for combining timeless design with cutting-edge security. The precision radial lines across the coin’s surface create a light-diffracting pattern that enhances both visual appeal and anti-counterfeiting protection.
Additionally, each coin includes a laser-engraved maple leaf privy mark containing micro-engraved digits representing the year of issue. This feature allows the coin to be authenticated through the Royal Canadian Mint’s Bullion DNA™ verification system.
Obverse
The obverse displays the right-facing portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, along with inscriptions indicating the year of issue (2022) and the coin’s face value.
Reverse
The reverse showcases the iconic Canadian maple leaf, rendered with intricate detail. Surrounding inscriptions confirm the coin’s weight and .9999 fine silver purity.
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