Silver Canadian World Coins & Bullion

RCM - Royal Canadian Mint

The Royal Canadian Mint was established back in 1908; however, their first silver bullion coin (Silver Maple Leaf) did not come into the picture until 1988. Now a widely sought after piece, the Silver Maple Leaf is RCM's most popular silver coin in production. As one of the most innovative mints in the industry, RCM has produced many 'firsts' in coin striking. Such achievements include the first colored coin, the first .9999 fine 5 oz Silver coin, the first million dollar face-value coin, and many more!

For a larger selection in Canadian Bullion, browse our Canadian Gold category.

Canadian Coins

Collecting Modern World Coins is a great way to expand your collection with interesting and unique coins from around the world. Shop our ever-growing selection of coins from Canada, including the popular Gold and Silver Maple Leafs. SilverTowne coin specialists will continue to bring you new coins from The Royal Canadian Mint - check back often for the best selection! 

Silver Maple Leaf

The Canadian Silver Maple Leaf stands among the world's most respected and sought-after silver bullion coin series, prized for its exceptional purity, iconic design, and outstanding craftsmanship. Since its debut by the Royal Canadian Mint in 1988, the Silver Maple Leaf has become a cornerstone for both precious metals investors and numismatic collectors around the globe.

Each standard Silver Maple Leaf contains 1 troy ounce of .9999 fine silver, making it one of the purest government-issued silver bullion coins ever produced. With a face value of 5 Canadian Dollars and the backing of the Canadian government, these coins combine intrinsic silver value with the confidence of official legal tender.

The series is instantly recognizable by its beautifully detailed sugar maple leaf, Canada's enduring national symbol of strength, unity, and natural beauty. The obverse traditionally features the reigning Canadian monarch, with earlier issues showcasing Queen Elizabeth II and more recent releases featuring King Charles III, marking a historic new era for the collection.

While the classic bullion issue remains the foundation of the series, the Royal Canadian Mint has expanded the Maple Leaf family with an impressive variety of collectible releases. Over the years, collectors have enjoyed proof strikes, reverse proofs, matte finishes, colorized coins, privy-mark editions, rhodium-plated issues, commemorative designs, and limited mintage specialty releases. These unique variations celebrate everything from Canadian wildlife and national landmarks to anniversaries, artistic achievements, and seasonal themes.

Modern Silver Maple Leaf coins also feature some of the industry's most advanced anti-counterfeiting technology. Precision radial lines, laser-engraved security marks, and exceptional minting standards help protect the integrity of every coin while highlighting the Royal Canadian Mint's reputation for innovation and quality.

Whether you're building a silver bullion portfolio, searching for a beautifully crafted commemorative piece, or expanding a world coin collection, Silver Maple Leaf coins offer something for every collector. Their combination of ultra-high .9999 silver purity, timeless Canadian imagery, internationally recognized quality, and continually evolving designs has made the Silver Maple Leaf one of the most enduring and celebrated silver coin programs in the world.

From classic bullion issues to certified, limited-edition collectibles like the rhodium-plated examples shown here, the Silver Maple Leaf continues to represent the very best of Canadian minting excellence and remains a favorite among collectors and investors generation after generation.