The 2012 1 oz Maple Leaf silver coin is issued by Canada, and produced by the Royal Canadian Mint at their plant in Ottawa. The Maple Leaf coins are the official bullion product of Canada, and the iconic design and high purity have made them a firm favourite around the world.

Every 2012 Maple Leaf 1 oz silver coin contains a troy ounce (31.1 grams) of silver, struck to a purity of 9999, the highest purity used in commercially produced bullion coins. The coins are 38 mm in diameter, and are legal tender in Canada with a face value of 5 CAD.

Featured on the obverse of the coin is the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II (head of state of the British Commonwealth) facing right, designed by Susanna Blunt whose initials 'SB' can be found on the queen's shoulder. It includes the inscription ELIZABETH II, the coin’s face value of 5 DOLLARS, and the year of issue.

The reverse shows the iconic maple leaf image, as designed by Walter Ott. This is surrounded by the words CANADA, 9999 FINE SILVER, and the same in French, 9999 ARGENT PUR, as well as the coin’s weight.

Investors looking for a high-purity silver coin with worldwide appeal, will be well-served by the 2012 1 oz silver Maple. Individual coins are supplied in a capsule.