Maple 1oz Silver Bullion Coin Best Value
The 1oz Silver Maple Best Value coin is a .9999 fine silver bullion coin produced by the Royal Canadian Mint. Containing one troy ounce of investment-grade silver, "Best Value" listings are mixed-year coins from secondary stock — offering the same silver content as current-year Maples, typically at a lower premium above spot.
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Specification
| Type | Coins |
| Metal | Silver |
| Design | Maple |
| Finish | Bullion |
| Weight | 1oz |
| Brand | Royal Canadian Mint |
| Country | Canada |
| Fineness | 9999 Fine |
| Face Value | $5 |
| Capital Gains Tax | Taxable |
| Silver Content | 1 Troy oz |
About This Product
The Silver Maple Leaf is one of the most widely recognised and traded silver bullion coins in the world. Produced annually by the Royal Canadian Mint since 1988, it carries a face value of 5 Canadian dollars and is struck in .9999 fine silver — a higher purity than most rival bullion coins, which are typically .999 fine.
A "Best Value" Silver Maple is a coin from mixed or unspecified years, drawn from dealer stock that has been previously held or sourced through the secondary market. The silver content, purity, weight, and design are identical to current-year coins — what differs is the premium. Because dealers do not pay the cost of acquiring brand-new mint stock, Best Value coins are typically offered at a lower premium above the silver spot price, which is why they appeal to investors focused on getting the most silver for their money.
Reverse Design
The reverse of the Silver Maple Leaf displays the Canadian sugar maple leaf — the national symbol of Canada and the design that has remained on the coin since its introduction in 1988. The leaf is rendered in fine detail at the centre of the coin, surrounded by inscriptions reading CANADA, 9999 (denoting purity), FINE SILVER 1 OZ ARGENT PUR, and the year of issue.
Modern Maples also incorporate a micro-engraved security mark — a small textured maple leaf containing the last two digits of the year of issue, visible under magnification. This feature was introduced in 2014 and is one of the most effective anti-counterfeit measures in the silver bullion coin market.
Obverse Design
The obverse of the Silver Maple Leaf features the effigy of the reigning Canadian monarch at the time of striking. Coins from 2023 onwards display the official Canadian portrait of King Charles III, while earlier years feature one of three portraits of Queen Elizabeth II used during her reign. Because Best Value coins are mixed-year, the specific portrait you receive will depend on the coin's year of issue.
The inscription includes the monarch's name, the face value (5 DOLLARS), and the year of mintage. Modern Maples (2014 onwards) also carry a finely struck radial line pattern in the field, an anti-counterfeiting feature that produces a distinctive light-diffraction effect when the coin is tilted.