Canadian Maple Leaf Silver Coins
Buy Silver Maple Leaf coins in the UK
Invest in Maple Leaf silver coins with StoneX Bullion, the UK and Europe’s trusted platform for buying investment-grade silver bullion online. We’ve helped more than 100,000 investors buy and sell silver securely.
All Silver Maple Leaf coins offered by StoneX Bullion are sourced from The Royal Canadian Mint and shipped with fully insured, discreet delivery across the UK and Europe.
Understanding the Silver Maple Leaf
The Silver Maple Leaf is one of the world’s most popular and secure silver bullion coins, issued by The Royal Canadian Mint since 1988. Struck in 999.9 fine silver, it is renowned for its high purity, advanced security features, and iconic maple leaf design.
Key features of the Silver Maple Leaf:
- 999.9 fine silver, among the purest silver coins in the world
- Backed by the Government of Canada for weight and purity
- Advanced security features including radial lines and a micro-engraved privy mark
- Struck in a 1 oz format, with larger formats in some years
- Globally recognised and highly liquid
The obverse features the effigy of the reigning monarch, while the reverse showcases the iconic single sugar maple leaf, refined with radial lines and a laser-microengraved privy mark for security.
About The Royal Canadian Mint
Founded in 1908, The Royal Canadian Mint is one of the world’s leading mints. It has led the industry in silver coin security, introducing radial lines and a micro-engraved privy mark that make the Silver Maple Leaf one of the most counterfeit-resistant coins available.
Design and features
Silver Maple Leaf coins are struck in 999.9 fine silver with a radial-line background and a laser-microengraved privy mark showing the year of issue. As a high-purity coin, its surface is best handled with care. Distributed by the Mint in tubes of 25 and traded widely as single coins, the Silver Maple Leaf is a staple of silver stacking worldwide.
Specifications
- Purity: 999.9 fine silver
- Weight: 1 troy ounce (larger formats issued in some years)
- Face value: $5 (CAD, legal tender)
- Mint: The Royal Canadian Mint
- Design: Single sugar maple leaf reverse
- VAT status: Subject to VAT in the UK
Reasons to buy the Silver Maple Leaf
- High purity: Struck in 999.9 fine silver
- Advanced security: Radial lines and a micro-engraved privy mark
- Exceptional liquidity: One of the most recognised silver coins in the world
- Affordable entry: A low-cost way to start investing in silver
- Ideal for stacking: Bought as single coins or added to a larger holding
- Industrial demand: Silver underpins solar power, electronics, and green industry
How to buy Silver Maple Leaf coins in the UK
- Browse our selection: Choose from the latest annual Silver Maple Leaf issues
- Check live silver prices: Updated every 60 seconds in line with the live London Bullion Market price
- Pay securely: Complete checkout via bank transfer or credit card
- Receive insured delivery: Your coins arrive discreetly packaged and fully insured across the UK and Europe
FAQs
What is the purity of a Silver Maple Leaf?
Silver Maple Leafs are struck in 999.9 fine silver, among the purest silver coins in the world.
Are Silver Maple Leafs VAT-free in the UK?
No. Unlike investment gold, all silver coins — including Silver Maple Leafs — are subject to VAT in the UK.
Are Silver Maple Leaf coins CGT-free in the UK?
No. Only UK legal tender coins (such as the Silver Britannia) are exempt from Capital Gains Tax. As a foreign coin, the Silver Maple Leaf is subject to CGT on gains above the annual allowance.
What security features do Silver Maple Leafs have?
They include a radial-line background and a laser-microengraved privy mark showing the year of issue, making them highly resistant to counterfeiting.
Is it safe to buy Silver Maple Leafs online?
Yes. StoneX Bullion offers secure checkout, live pricing, and fully insured, discreet delivery across the UK and Europe.
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