Add one of the world's most recognised and technologically advanced silver bullion coins to your collection with the Maple Leaf 2026 1oz .9999 Fine Silver Bullion Coin – Royal Canadian Mint.

Struck from 1 Troy Ounce of .9999 Fine Silver, the Canadian Silver Maple Leaf has established itself as a cornerstone of the international bullion market since the series was first introduced in 1988.

The 2026 edition combines exceptional four-nine silver purity with the iconic Canadian maple leaf design, the portrait of His Majesty King Charles III, advanced anti-counterfeiting technology and the Royal Canadian Mint's innovative MINTSHIELD™ surface protection.

With no fixed maximum mintage, the standard Silver Maple Leaf is produced primarily as an investment bullion coin, making it an excellent option for both first-time silver buyers and established precious metal investors.

Iconic Canadian Maple Leaf Design

The reverse features the unmistakable sugar maple leaf, one of Canada's most recognisable national symbols.

Extremely fine radial lines extend across the coin's surface, creating a distinctive light-diffracting pattern while also acting as an important security feature.

Surrounding the maple leaf are inscriptions identifying:

CANADA

9999

FINE SILVER

1 OZ ARGENT PUR

confirming the coin's exceptional 99.99% silver purity and 1 Troy Ounce precious metal content.

The Silver Maple Leaf has retained this instantly recognisable imagery throughout its history, making it one of the easiest bullion coins to identify internationally.

King Charles III Obverse

The obverse of the 2026 coin features the Canadian effigy of His Majesty King Charles III, created by Canadian artist Steven Rosati.

The portrait is accompanied by the 2026 year-date and the coin's $5 Canadian face value.

Although its precious metal value substantially exceeds its monetary denomination, the $5 face value confirms the Silver Maple Leaf's status as official Canadian legal tender.

Advanced Royal Canadian Mint Security

The Silver Maple Leaf is particularly notable for the sophisticated security technology incorporated into the design.

Precision Radial Lines

Both sides feature extremely precise radial lines machined to within microns on the Royal Canadian Mint's master tooling.

These create the coin's distinctive appearance under changing light while making accurate reproduction considerably more difficult.

Micro-Engraved Maple Leaf

A small textured maple leaf security mark is incorporated into the reverse.

At its centre is the microscopic number:

26

representing the 2026 year of issue.

The number is visible under magnification and changes each year to match the coin's date.

BULLION DNA™

2026 Silver Maple Leafs also incorporate the Royal Canadian Mint's BULLION DNA™ Anti-Counterfeiting Technology.

The technology allows compatible dealers to authenticate registered security characteristics against information held within the Mint's secure database.

BULLION DNA™ authentication has been available on Silver Maple Leaf bullion coins dated 2015 onwards.

MINTSHIELD™ Surface Protection

Modern Silver Maple Leafs also benefit from the Royal Canadian Mint's proprietary MINTSHIELD™ technology.

Introduced on Silver Maple Leafs from 2018 onwards, MINTSHIELD™ was specifically developed to reduce the occurrence of white surface spots commonly referred to as milk spots.

The treatment is invisible and does not alter the composition or purity of the coin.

It is important to note that MINTSHIELD™ is designed to reduce milk spotting rather than guarantee that spotting can never occur.

1 Troy Ounce of .9999 Fine Silver

Each 2026 Silver Maple Leaf contains:

1 Troy Ounce / approximately 31.11 grams of .9999 Fine Silver

making it one of the purest mainstream sovereign silver bullion coins available.

The coin measures approximately 38mm in diameter, has a serrated edge and carries a $5 Canadian face value.

Its combination of exceptional purity, globally recognised design and advanced security technology has helped make the Maple Leaf a popular alternative to coins such as the British Britannia, American Silver Eagle and South African Krugerrand.

Product Specifications

• Manufacturer: Royal Canadian Mint

• Country of Issue: Canada

• Series: Canadian Maple Leaf

• Year: 2026

• Product: Silver Bullion Coin

• Metal: Silver

• Weight: 1 Troy Ounce

• Official Weight: 31.11 Grams

• Purity: .9999 Fine Silver / 99.99%

• Face Value: $5 CAD

• Diameter: 38mm

• Edge: Serrated

• Finish: Bullion / Brilliant Uncirculated

• Obverse: King Charles III

• Obverse Artist: Steven Rosati

• Reverse: Canadian Sugar Maple Leaf

• Security Feature: Precision Radial Lines

• Security Feature: Micro-Engraved Maple Leaf with “26”

• Authentication: BULLION DNA™ Anti-Counterfeiting Technology

• Surface Protection: MINTSHIELD™

• Fixed Mintage: No

• Legal Tender: Yes

• Condition: Brand New / Bullion Condition

Bullion & Collectable Condition Information

These coins are supplied in bullion condition.

As bullion coins are manufactured, transported and handled in commercial quantities, individual examples may occasionally display minor:

• Contact marks

• Light scratches

• Handling marks

• Small surface imperfections

• Natural toning

• White spotting / milk spotting

These cosmetic characteristics do not affect the coin's stated 1 Troy Ounce precious metal content, .9999 purity or authenticity.

Important Maple Leaf Milk Spotting Information

The Royal Canadian Mint applies its proprietary MINTSHIELD™ technology to modern Silver Maple Leaf coins specifically to reduce the appearance of white spots.

However, MINTSHIELD™ does not guarantee that a coin will remain completely free from milk spots throughout its lifetime.

Silver Maple Leafs may therefore develop minor white spotting or toning depending on manufacturing, storage and environmental conditions.

This should be considered a normal potential characteristic of bullion-grade silver and is not considered a defect affecting the coin's silver weight or purity.

Customers requiring flawless numismatic presentation should consider professionally graded or proof products rather than standard bullion coins.

Why Buy from Everyday Bullion?

Everyday Bullion is a trusted UK precious metals retailer, supplying investment bullion alongside premium, unusual and collectable precious metal products from leading global mints and refiners.

Every coin is carefully inspected, securely packaged and promptly dispatched, giving collectors and investors confidence when expanding their precious metals holdings.

The Maple Leaf 2026 1oz .9999 Fine Silver Bullion Coin – Royal Canadian Mint combines 1 Troy Ounce of exceptionally pure .9999 silver, Canadian legal tender status, one of the world's most recognisable bullion designs and some of the most sophisticated security technology available on a modern silver coin.

With precision radial lines, the micro-engraved “26” maple leaf, BULLION DNA™ authentication and MINTSHIELD™ surface protection, the 2026 Maple Leaf remains an outstanding choice for both silver stacking and long-term bullion ownership.

Add the Maple Leaf 2026 1oz .9999 Fine Silver Bullion Coin – Royal Canadian Mint to your collection today while stocks remain available.