Description
The 2026 1 oz Silver Canadian Maple Leaf continues the Royal Canadian Mint’s tradition of producing some of the world’s purest and most trusted silver bullion coins. Introduced in 1988, the Silver Maple Leaf quickly became famous for its .9999 purity and has remained a staple for investors seeking both liquidity and security.
Beginning in 2014, Silver Maples adopted a revolutionary anti-counterfeiting system featuring precision radial lines and a micro-engraved maple-leaf privy mark. For 2026, that privy includes the digits “26,” visible only under magnification. Each privy mark is laser-engraved and registered in the Mint’s Bullion DNA™ database for future authentication — one of the most advanced security programs in global bullion.
The obverse features the new left-facing effigy of His Majesty King Charles III by Canadian artist Steven Rosati. The reverse displays the iconic sugar maple leaf, designed by Walter Ott, surrounded by inscriptions noting the coin’s purity, country of origin, and metal weight.
Since 2018, Silver Maple Leafs have also been enhanced with MintShield™ surface protection, a proprietary breakthrough proven to reduce the appearance of milk spots — a long-standing concern in silver bullion.
These Brilliant Uncirculated coins offer government-backed purity, superior minting technology, and unmatched market recognition.
FAQs:
Q: What is the purity of the 2026 Silver Maple Leaf?
A: Each coin is struck from .9999 fine silver — one of the highest purities of any sovereign bullion coin.
Q: What security features does the coin include?
A: Radial-line machining, a micro-engraved privy mark with “26,” and Bullion DNA™ authentication.
Q: Is the Silver Maple Leaf IRA-eligible?
A: Yes. Its .9999 purity exceeds IRS requirements for Precious Metals IRAs.
