2023 5oz Silver Maple Ultra High Relief Coin
Much has changed since 1988, when the Silver Maple Leaf (SML) was first introduced to the world. Thirty-five years later, Canada's bullion maple leaf appears untouched by time on our coins, where its natural beauty has been enhanced by different finishes and technologies over the years-including Ultra High Relief, as seen on this 5 oz.
99.99% pure silver coin. The coin's reverse boasts an extraordinary peak relief height of 3 mm, where the shiny Ultra High Relief maple leaf is backed by a laser-engraved "SML anniversary" field pattern. Look closely and you'll notice seven maple leaves with the number "35"-a pattern that repeats five times for a total of 35 mini SMLs that form each ring, or one leaf for every year since the first SML was issued. New for 2023: A special field pattern to mark the Silver Maple's 35?? KEY FEATURES: The follow-up to the first 5 oz.Like the first 5 oz. Ultra High Relief (UHR) Silver Maple Leaf (SML) issued in 2022, this 2023 collector piece is crafted in 5 oz. Of 99.99% pure silver and features Ultra High Relief on its reverse. The reverse features a peak relief height of 3 mm-that's significantly higher than the standard 0.80 mm you'd normally see on a piece this size.
The SML is one of our most popular annual offerings and the 2022 5 oz. For 2023, mintage is limited to 1,750 worldwide. The Royal Canadian Mint certifies all of its collector coins. PACKAGING: Your coin is encapsulated and presented in a Royal Canadian Mint-branded clamshell with a black beauty box.