2023 1 oz Canadian Maple Leaf Silver Coin

Few coins are as iconic in the world as the Maple Leaf from the Royal Canadian Mint, and this 2023 edition shows exactly why. The detail of the maple leaf itself would do any botanist proud, showing a level of intricacy so pronounced you can almost smell it. With a silver purity of 0.9999, both the quality and the purity of this coin help it earn its legendary renown.

On the observe side of the coin is a surprise visit from the late Queen Elizabeth II, featuring a portrait of her at 79 years old rendered with stunning precision that brings out every contour of her visage. This design is by Susanna Blunt and is one of the more modest versions of the Queen as she wears a simple dress, a pearl necklace, and pearl earrings. With that said, the silver really shines from the Queen’s face and hair, and she is utterly glowing as a result!

With the passing of the Queen last year, coins featuring her portrait around the world will be phased out and gradually replaced with portraits of King Charles. As such, coins like the Silver Maple Leaf with Queen Elizabeth’s portrait will become more and more valuable over time to those who collect with the royal family in mind.

This is the 35th year of the Canadian Maple Leaf coin, giving this year’s edition that much more value as a commemorative milestone. The iconic maple leaf design comes from Canadian artist Walter Ott, who based his drawing on the sugar maple. When the coin first came out, it was the first time the Royal Canadian Mint produced a silver coin at this purity level (0.9999, or 99.99 percent pure).

Whether you’re a Canuck, a Canuck at heart, or simply someone who enjoys collecting the finest and most popular coins in the world, the Maple Leaf is an excellent choice with an esteemed history!