IRA approved

1 oz Canadian Maple Leaf Silver Coin

Made of 99.99% pure silver, featuring Queen Elizabeth II and Canada’s maple leaf. Globally popular, they’re government-guaranteed for purity, weight, and value — a trusted choice for investors worldwide.

Silver Purity .9999

Guarantee Approved Refiner

Mint Dates

Random Year

Composition

99.99% silver

Diameter

37.97 mm

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Canadian Maple Leaf 1-oz Silver is a 1-ounce bullion coin made of 99.99% pure silver, widely recognized as one of the purest and most popular silver issues in the world. It carries the same designs as the gold Maple Leaf: the obverse shows the updated, more mature bust of Queen Elizabeth II introduced in 1990, and the reverse depicts the iconic maple leaf along with “CANADA,” the silver weight, and purity.

Struck by the Royal Canadian Mint, whose Ottawa facility has operated since 1908 and became a Canadian Crown corporation in 1969, this coin is fully guaranteed by the government of Canada for purity, weight, and legal tender value. Augusta prices this coin at melt value plus an Augusta-set premium — see Pricing & Resale Disclosure below for full details.

Pricing & Resale Disclosure

Coins are sold for an amount over melt value. The value assigned to coins at any given time may vary from retailer to retailer and Augusta cannot guarantee another retailer will value a coin at the same rate as Augusta would in any given circumstance. Augusta cannot guarantee buy-back of any item it sells and cannot guarantee another retailer will purchase a coin. Augusta’s sale prices and potential buyback prices are determined and controlled by Augusta in its sole discretion. Any purchase of precious metals from Augusta is speculative and unregulated. For more information, call Augusta Precious Metals at 800-700-1008.

Silver Purity

.9999

Manufacturer

Royal Canadian Mint

Thickness

3.18 mm

Diameter

37.97 mm

Face Value

5 Dollars (CAD)

Issuing Country

Canada

Gross Metal Weight

31.1000 g

Mint Dates

Random Year

Composition

99.99% silver

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FAQs about Canadian Maple Leaf 1-oz Silver

How does the Maple Leaf's .9999 purity compare to other major silver coins?

At 99.99% pure, the Maple Leaf is finer than the American Eagle's 99.9% standard, making it one of the highest-purity bullion coins widely available. For investors who prioritize maximum fineness alongside government backing, that extra purity is often the deciding factor between the two.

Why do government-minted coins like this typically carry higher premiums than bars?

Canada's sovereign backing and the Maple Leaf's international recognition support broad dealer participation, making it easy to verify and trade in markets well beyond North America. Many investors accept that premium specifically because it tends to make resale and authentication smoother than with generic bars.

Is Canadian Maple Leaf 1-oz Silver eligible for a precious metals IRA?

Yes. Canadian Maple Leafs meet IRS purity and issuer requirements and are widely accepted by custodians for self-directed precious metals IRAs.

What does "melt value" mean for this coin?

Melt value is the coin's silver content multiplied by the current spot price of silver. Augusta's price starts at that figure and adds an amount above it based on factors it considers important, including the coin's purity and global recognition.

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