First introduced in 1988, the Silver Maple Leaf quickly became one of the world’s most recognized bullion coins, prized for its exceptional .9999 fine silver purity and iconic maple leaf design. This anniversary issue features a distinctive “25” privy mark incorporated into the reverse, setting it apart from the standard 2013 release. With a limited mintage of just 1,000,000 coins, it offers greater collector appeal than a typical bullion issue.
Product Highlights:
• Year: 2013
• Issuing Country: Canada
• Mint: Royal Canadian Mint
• Series: Silver Maple Leaf
• Denomination: 5 Dollars (CAD)
• Metal Content: 1 Troy oz
• Purity: .9999 Fine Silver
• Weight: 31.11 grams
• Diameter: 38.0 mm
• Thickness: 3.29 mm
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU)
• Edge: Reeded
• Maximum Mintage: 1,000,000
• Packaging: Protective plastic flip or capsule
Design:
The obverse features the effigy of Queen Elizabeth II designed by Susanna Blunt, along with the year of issue and the $5 face value. The reverse showcases Walter Ott’s iconic sugar maple leaf, enhanced with a special “25” anniversary privy mark to commemorate the Silver Maple Leaf series’ 25 years of production. The reverse also displays the coin’s weight and .9999 fine silver purity.
Collectibility:
The Silver Maple Leaf is among the world’s most trusted bullion coins, renowned for its exceptional purity and Royal Canadian Mint craftsmanship. The 2013 25th Anniversary edition stands out with its commemorative privy mark and limited mintage of only one million coins, making it a desirable addition for both Maple Leaf collectors and silver bullion enthusiasts. As the only standard bullion issue celebrating the series’ 25th anniversary, it remains one of the more collectible modern Maple Leaf releases.
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