World silver · Storage guide
Best storage options for the Silver and Gold Maple Leaf
Canada's Maple Leaf is issued in gold and silver across several sizes. Smaller fractional coins fit the A and H range; match the capsule to your coin's diameter.
1/4 oz Silver Maple Leaf (27 mm)
1/20 oz Silver Maple Leaf (16 mm)
Maple Leaf specifications, designs and mintages
Every figure links to its source. Primary sources are mint publications and Freedom of Information responses. Secondary sources are Wikipedia, catalogues and dealers, used only where no primary figure is published. Where sources disagree we show both.
Specifications and the capsule that fits
| Size | Years | Diameter | Thickness | Weight | Fineness | Capsule | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1oz gold (C$50) | 1979 onwards | 30.00 mm | 2.87 mm | 31.1 g | .999 to 1982, .9999 from November 1982 | Use the finder | [1] |
| 1oz silver (C$5) | 1988 onwards | 38.00 mm | 3.29 mm | 31.11 g | .9999 | H-39 direct fit | [2][3] Wikipedia gives 37.97mm. |
Key facts and key dates
- Gold Maple Leafs added a micro-engraved maple leaf security mark in 2013, then radial lines alongside it from 2015 to 2023. [1]
- Silver Maple Leafs have carried radial lines and a micro-engraved maple leaf showing the year since 2014. [2]
- Special gold issues include the 2007 C$1 million 100kg coin, the 1999 20th anniversary fractional set (13,025) and the 2011 Mountie .99999 Maple (8,408). [1]
- Anniversary silver issues include the 1998 10oz 10th anniversary coin (13,533) and the 2013 25th anniversary five-coin set (9,999). [3]
Download this data as a spreadsheet: maple-leaf.csv
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Frequently asked questions
What size capsule fits the Maple Leaf?
The Maple Leaf comes in these sizes and matching capsules: 1/4 oz Silver Maple Leaf (27 mm); 1/20 oz Silver Maple Leaf (16 mm). Match the capsule’s inside diameter to your coin.
What is the best way to store a Maple Leaf?
The 1 oz silver Maple Leaf is 38 mm but thicker than many coins; if you collect those, measure before choosing a capsule. A PVC-free acrylic capsule, either direct fit or black ring, protects the coin from handling, dust and air.
Want the story behind this coin? Read the full history of the Canadian Maple Leaf.
Still measuring up? Try the capsule finder to match your coin in a couple of clicks, browse the coin size guide by diameter, or filter the full capsule range by size and holder type. Buy 20 of any capsule and a matching storage tube is added free.
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